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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.14, 32,755.96 and 13,663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.14, 32,755.96 and 13,663.36 is: 18,856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.14 : 32,755.96 = 13,663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.14/32,755.96 = 13,663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.14x = 32,755.96 × 13,663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.14x = 447,556,473.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,556,473.63/23,735.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.28

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