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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.43, 32,749.68 and 13,661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.43, 32,749.68 and 13,661.19 is: 18,851.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.43 : 32,749.68 = 13,661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.43/32,749.68 = 13,661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.43x = 32,749.68 × 13,661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.43x = 447,399,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,399,600.92/23,732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,851.82

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