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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.19, 32,747.69 and 13,657.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.19, 32,747.69 and 13,657.41 is: 18,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.19 : 32,747.69 = 13,657.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.19/32,747.69 = 13,657.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.19x = 32,747.69 × 13,657.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.19x = 447,248,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,248,628.88/23,729.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.04

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