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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.51, 32,742.63 and 13,653.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.51, 32,742.63 and 13,653.66 is: 18,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.51 : 32,742.63 = 13,653.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.51/32,742.63 = 13,653.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.51x = 32,742.63 × 13,653.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.51x = 447,056,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,056,860.31/23,725.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.88

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