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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.83, 32,707.64 and 13,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.83, 32,707.64 and 13,091.24 is: 18,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.83 : 32,707.64 = 13,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.83/32,707.64 = 13,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.83x = 32,707.64 × 13,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.83x = 428,183,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,183,336.08/23,701.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.41

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