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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.73, 32,718.99 and 13,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.73, 32,718.99 and 13,637.17 is: 18,819.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.73 : 32,718.99 = 13,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.73/32,718.99 = 13,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.73x = 32,718.99 × 13,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.73x = 446,194,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,194,428.86/23,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.84

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