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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.98, 32,743.73 and 13,657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.98, 32,743.73 and 13,657.97 is: 18,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.98 : 32,743.73 = 13,657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.98/32,743.73 = 13,657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.98x = 32,743.73 × 13,657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.98x = 447,212,882.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,212,882.03/23,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.49

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