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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.73, 32,723.60 and 13,639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.73, 32,723.60 and 13,639.59 is: 18,824.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.73 : 32,723.60 = 13,639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.73/32,723.60 = 13,639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.73x = 32,723.60 × 13,639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.73x = 446,336,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,336,419.13/23,710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.24

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