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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,726.74, 32,744.34 and 13,654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,726.74, 32,744.34 and 13,654.96 is: 18,844.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,726.74 : 32,744.34 = 13,654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,726.74/32,744.34 = 13,654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,726.74x = 32,744.34 × 13,654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,726.74x = 447,122,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,122,652.93/23,726.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.67

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