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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,728.67, 32,744.52 and 13,657.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,728.67, 32,744.52 and 13,657.43 is: 18,846.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,728.67 : 32,744.52 = 13,657.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,728.67/32,744.52 = 13,657.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,728.67x = 32,744.52 × 13,657.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,728.67x = 447,206,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,206,048.66/23,728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.66

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