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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.54, 32,725.08 and 13,639.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.54, 32,725.08 and 13,639.73 is: 18,824.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.54 : 32,725.08 = 13,639.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.54/32,725.08 = 13,639.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.54x = 32,725.08 × 13,639.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.54x = 446,361,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,361,091.80/23,711.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.64

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