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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.76, 32,749.85 and 13,658.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.76, 32,749.85 and 13,658.95 is: 18,850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.76 : 32,749.85 = 13,658.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.76/32,749.85 = 13,658.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.76x = 32,749.85 × 13,658.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.76x = 447,328,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,328,331.61/23,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.15

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