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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.54, 32,726.46 and 13,640.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.54, 32,726.46 and 13,640.73 is: 18,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.54 : 32,726.46 = 13,640.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.54/32,726.46 = 13,640.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.54x = 32,726.46 × 13,640.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.54x = 446,412,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,412,804.72/23,712.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.02

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