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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.82, 32,713.58 and 13,095.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.82, 32,713.58 and 13,095.23 is: 18,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.82 : 32,713.58 = 13,095.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.82/32,713.58 = 13,095.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.82x = 32,713.58 × 13,095.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.82x = 428,391,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,391,625.18/23,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,071.16

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