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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.24, 32,722.46 and 13,639.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.24, 32,722.46 and 13,639.67 is: 18,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.24 : 32,722.46 = 13,639.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.24/32,722.46 = 13,639.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.24x = 32,722.46 × 13,639.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.24x = 446,323,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,323,555.99/23,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.29

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