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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.39, 32,749.03 and 13,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.39, 32,749.03 and 13,663.26 is: 18,852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.39 : 32,749.03 = 13,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.39/32,749.03 = 13,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.39x = 32,749.03 × 13,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.39x = 447,458,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,458,511.64/23,734.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.75

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