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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.70, 32,709.48 and 13,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.70, 32,709.48 and 13,091.64 is: 18,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.70 : 32,709.48 = 13,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.70/32,709.48 = 13,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.70x = 32,709.48 × 13,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.70x = 428,220,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,220,736.75/23,702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.33

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