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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.80, 32,763.60 and 13,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.80, 32,763.60 and 13,666.56 is: 18,859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.80 : 32,763.60 = 13,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.80/32,763.60 = 13,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.80x = 32,763.60 × 13,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.80x = 447,765,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,765,705.22/23,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,859.80

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