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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.62, 32,708.43 and 13,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.62, 32,708.43 and 13,092.24 is: 18,067.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.62 : 32,708.43 = 13,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.62/32,708.43 = 13,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.62x = 32,708.43 × 13,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.62x = 428,226,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,226,615.58/23,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,067.40

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