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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.92, 32,710.34 and 13,631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.92, 32,710.34 and 13,631.56 is: 18,811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.92 : 32,710.34 = 13,631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.92/32,710.34 = 13,631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.92x = 32,710.34 × 13,631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.92x = 445,892,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,892,962.33/23,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.73

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