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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.81, 32,708.48 and 13,091.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.81, 32,708.48 and 13,091.45 is: 18,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.81 : 32,708.48 = 13,091.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.81/32,708.48 = 13,091.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.81x = 32,708.48 × 13,091.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.81x = 428,201,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,201,201.50/23,701.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.18

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