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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.92, 32,716.40 and 13,097.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.92, 32,716.40 and 13,097.33 is: 18,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.92 : 32,716.40 = 13,097.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.92/32,716.40 = 13,097.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.92x = 32,716.40 × 13,097.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.92x = 428,497,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,497,258.14/23,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.01

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