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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.20, 32,745.08 and 13,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.20, 32,745.08 and 13,656.88 is: 18,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.20 : 32,745.08 = 13,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.20/32,745.08 = 13,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.20x = 32,745.08 × 13,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.20x = 447,195,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,195,628.15/23,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.38

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