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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.36, 32,714.80 and 13,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.36, 32,714.80 and 13,095.20 is: 18,072.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.36 : 32,714.80 = 13,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.36/32,714.80 = 13,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.36x = 32,714.80 × 13,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.36x = 428,406,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,406,848.96/23,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.15

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