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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.80, 32,747.64 and 13,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.80, 32,747.64 and 13,656.06 is: 18,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.80 : 32,747.64 = 13,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.80/32,747.64 = 13,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.80x = 32,747.64 × 13,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.80x = 447,203,736.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,203,736.70/23,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.25

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