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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.35, 32,722.61 and 13,639.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.35, 32,722.61 and 13,639.79 is: 18,823.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.35 : 32,722.61 = 13,639.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.35/32,722.61 = 13,639.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.35x = 32,722.61 × 13,639.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.35x = 446,329,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,329,528.65/23,711.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.45

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