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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.74, 32,752.86 and 13,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.74, 32,752.86 and 13,656.26 is: 18,845.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.74 : 32,752.86 = 13,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.74/32,752.86 = 13,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.74x = 32,752.86 × 13,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.74x = 447,281,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,281,571.90/23,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.02

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