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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.25, 32,749.68 and 13,657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.25, 32,749.68 and 13,657.44 is: 18,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.25 : 32,749.68 = 13,657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.25/32,749.68 = 13,657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.25x = 32,749.68 × 13,657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.25x = 447,276,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,276,963.65/23,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.18

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