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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.61, 32,724.74 and 13,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.61, 32,724.74 and 13,641.80 is: 18,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.61 : 32,724.74 = 13,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.61/32,724.74 = 13,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.61x = 32,724.74 × 13,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.61x = 446,424,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,424,289.92/23,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.66

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