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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.96, 32,726.64 and 13,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.96, 32,726.64 and 13,104.56 is: 18,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.96 : 32,726.64 = 13,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.96/32,726.64 = 13,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.96x = 32,726.64 × 13,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.96x = 428,868,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,868,217.48/23,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.29

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