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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.74, 32,716.26 and 13,098.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.74, 32,716.26 and 13,098.36 is: 18,075.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.74 : 32,716.26 = 13,098.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.74/32,716.26 = 13,098.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.74x = 32,716.26 × 13,098.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.74x = 428,529,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,529,351.33/23,707.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.50

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