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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.56, 32,716.44 and 13,097.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.56, 32,716.44 and 13,097.22 is: 18,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.56 : 32,716.44 = 13,097.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.56/32,716.44 = 13,097.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.56x = 32,716.44 × 13,097.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.56x = 428,494,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,494,412.30/23,707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.17

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