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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.17, 32,702.58 and 13,087.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.17, 32,702.58 and 13,087.53 is: 18,060.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.17 : 32,702.58 = 13,087.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.17/32,702.58 = 13,087.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.17x = 32,702.58 × 13,087.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.17x = 427,995,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,995,996.83/23,698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,060.30

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