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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.16, 32,713.27 and 13,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.16, 32,713.27 and 13,095.17 is: 18,071.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.16 : 32,713.27 = 13,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.16/32,713.27 = 13,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.16x = 32,713.27 × 13,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.16x = 428,385,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,385,758.28/23,705.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.42

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