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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.92, 32,727.38 and 13,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.92, 32,727.38 and 13,640.44 is: 18,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.92 : 32,727.38 = 13,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.92/32,727.38 = 13,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.92x = 32,727.38 × 13,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.92x = 446,415,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,415,863.25/23,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.44

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