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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.42, 32,741.39 and 13,653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.42, 32,741.39 and 13,653.90 is: 18,840.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.42 : 32,741.39 = 13,653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.42/32,741.39 = 13,653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.42x = 32,741.39 × 13,653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.42x = 447,047,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,047,699.06/23,727.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.97

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