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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.08, 32,716.26 and 13,097.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.08, 32,716.26 and 13,097.40 is: 18,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.08 : 32,716.26 = 13,097.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.08/32,716.26 = 13,097.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.08x = 32,716.26 × 13,097.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.08x = 428,497,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,497,943.72/23,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.68

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