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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.89, 32,709.87 and 13,092.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.89, 32,709.87 and 13,092.49 is: 18,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.89 : 32,709.87 = 13,092.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.89/32,709.87 = 13,092.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.89x = 32,709.87 × 13,092.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.89x = 428,253,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,253,645.88/23,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,067.57

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