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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.95, 32,746.12 and 13,657.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.95, 32,746.12 and 13,657.63 is: 18,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.95 : 32,746.12 = 13,657.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.95/32,746.12 = 13,657.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.95x = 32,746.12 × 13,657.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.95x = 447,234,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,234,322.61/23,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.42

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