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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.78, 32,717.88 and 13,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.78, 32,717.88 and 13,635.66 is: 18,818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.78 : 32,717.88 = 13,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.78/32,717.88 = 13,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.78x = 32,717.88 × 13,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.78x = 446,129,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,129,887.60/23,706.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.66

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