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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.48, 32,729.23 and 13,647.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.48, 32,729.23 and 13,647.47 is: 18,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.48 : 32,729.23 = 13,647.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.48/32,729.23 = 13,647.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.48x = 32,729.23 × 13,647.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.48x = 446,671,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,671,222.06/23,717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.00

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