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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.21, 32,705.61 and 13,089.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.21, 32,705.61 and 13,089.62 is: 18,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.21 : 32,705.61 = 13,089.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.21/32,705.61 = 13,089.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.21x = 32,705.61 × 13,089.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.21x = 428,103,843.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,103,843.24/23,700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.29

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