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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.70, 32,716.38 and 13,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.70, 32,716.38 and 13,096.64 is: 18,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.70 : 32,716.38 = 13,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.70/32,716.38 = 13,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.70x = 32,716.38 × 13,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.70x = 428,474,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,474,650.96/23,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.23

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