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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.64, 32,726.43 and 13,104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.64, 32,726.43 and 13,104.45 is: 18,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.64 : 32,726.43 = 13,104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.64/32,726.43 = 13,104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.64x = 32,726.43 × 13,104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.64x = 428,861,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,861,865.61/23,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.27

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