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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.28, 32,744.54 and 13,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.28, 32,744.54 and 13,660.14 is: 18,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.28 : 32,744.54 = 13,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.28/32,744.54 = 13,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.28x = 32,744.54 × 13,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.28x = 447,294,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,294,932.33/23,731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.33

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