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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.72, 32,743.90 and 13,654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.72, 32,743.90 and 13,654.59 is: 18,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.72 : 32,743.90 = 13,654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.72/32,743.90 = 13,654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.72x = 32,743.90 × 13,654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.72x = 447,104,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,104,529.50/23,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.72

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