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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.09, 32,703.24 and 13,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.09, 32,703.24 and 13,089.80 is: 18,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.09 : 32,703.24 = 13,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.09/32,703.24 = 13,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.09x = 32,703.24 × 13,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.09x = 428,079,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,079,001.80/23,700.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.33

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