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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.11, 32,725.43 and 13,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.11, 32,725.43 and 13,642.30 is: 18,826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.11 : 32,725.43 = 13,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.11/32,725.43 = 13,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.11x = 32,725.43 × 13,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.11x = 446,450,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,450,065.48/23,714.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.35

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