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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,740.98, 32,765.76 and 13,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,740.98, 32,765.76 and 13,671.06 is: 18,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,740.98 : 32,765.76 = 13,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,740.98/32,765.76 = 13,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,740.98x = 32,765.76 × 13,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,740.98x = 447,942,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,942,670.91/23,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.91

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