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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.67, 32,704.65 and 13,089.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.67, 32,704.65 and 13,089.03 is: 18,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.67 : 32,704.65 = 13,089.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.67/32,704.65 = 13,089.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.67x = 32,704.65 × 13,089.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.67x = 428,072,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,072,144.99/23,699.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.37

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