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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,700.39, 32,706.56 and 13,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,700.39, 32,706.56 and 13,090.02 is: 18,064.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,700.39 : 32,706.56 = 13,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,700.39/32,706.56 = 13,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,700.39x = 32,706.56 × 13,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,700.39x = 428,129,524.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,129,524.53/23,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.24

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