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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.77, 32,758.08 and 13,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.77, 32,758.08 and 13,664.22 is: 18,861.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.77 : 32,758.08 = 13,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.77/32,758.08 = 13,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.77x = 32,758.08 × 13,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.77x = 447,613,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,613,543.58/23,731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.36

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