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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.92, 32,745.36 and 13,653.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.92, 32,745.36 and 13,653.69 is: 18,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.92 : 32,745.36 = 13,653.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.92/32,745.36 = 13,653.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.92x = 32,745.36 × 13,653.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.92x = 447,094,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,094,994.38/23,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.16

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