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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.77, 32,759.46 and 13,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.77, 32,759.46 and 13,665.22 is: 18,862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.77 : 32,759.46 = 13,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.77/32,759.46 = 13,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.77x = 32,759.46 × 13,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.77x = 447,665,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,665,227.98/23,732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.75

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