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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.23, 32,716.92 and 13,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.23, 32,716.92 and 13,635.66 is: 18,817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.23 : 32,716.92 = 13,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.23/32,716.92 = 13,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.23x = 32,716.92 × 13,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.23x = 446,116,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,116,797.37/23,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.75

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