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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.28, 32,705.76 and 13,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.28, 32,705.76 and 13,089.70 is: 18,063.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.28 : 32,705.76 = 13,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.28/32,705.76 = 13,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.28x = 32,705.76 × 13,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.28x = 428,108,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,108,586.67/23,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,063.44

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