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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.89, 32,708.49 and 13,091.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.89, 32,708.49 and 13,091.49 is: 18,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.89 : 32,708.49 = 13,091.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.89/32,708.49 = 13,091.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.89x = 32,708.49 × 13,091.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.89x = 428,202,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,202,869.75/23,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.19

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