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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.23, 32,766.97 and 13,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.23, 32,766.97 and 13,669 is: 18,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.23 : 32,766.97 = 13,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.23/32,766.97 = 13,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.23x = 32,766.97 × 13,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.23x = 447,891,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,891,712.93/23,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.18

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