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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.92, 32,724.64 and 13,638.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.92, 32,724.64 and 13,638.46 is: 18,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.92 : 32,724.64 = 13,638.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.92/32,724.64 = 13,638.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.92x = 32,724.64 × 13,638.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.92x = 446,313,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,313,693.65/23,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.72

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