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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.08, 32,711.33 and 13,093.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.08, 32,711.33 and 13,093.88 is: 18,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.08 : 32,711.33 = 13,093.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.08/32,711.33 = 13,093.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.08x = 32,711.33 × 13,093.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.08x = 428,318,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,318,098.84/23,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.62

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