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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,704.31, 32,711.51 and 13,093.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,704.31, 32,711.51 and 13,093.72 is: 18,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,704.31 : 32,711.51 = 13,093.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,704.31/32,711.51 = 13,093.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,704.31x = 32,711.51 × 13,093.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,704.31x = 428,315,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,315,303.67/23,704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.09

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