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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.73, 32,716.28 and 13,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.73, 32,716.28 and 13,635.17 is: 18,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.73 : 32,716.28 = 13,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.73/32,716.28 = 13,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.73x = 32,716.28 × 13,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.73x = 446,091,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,091,971.39/23,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.11

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