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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.67, 32,745.90 and 13,658.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.67, 32,745.90 and 13,658.43 is: 18,848.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.67 : 32,745.90 = 13,658.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.67/32,745.90 = 13,658.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.67x = 32,745.90 × 13,658.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.67x = 447,257,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,257,582.94/23,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.03

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