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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.72, 32,709.13 and 13,092.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.72, 32,709.13 and 13,092.13 is: 18,066.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.72 : 32,709.13 = 13,092.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.72/32,709.13 = 13,092.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.72x = 32,709.13 × 13,092.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.72x = 428,232,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,232,133.10/23,702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,066.79

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