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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.14, 32,716.76 and 13,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.14, 32,716.76 and 13,097.68 is: 18,074.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.14 : 32,716.76 = 13,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.14/32,716.76 = 13,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.14x = 32,716.76 × 13,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.14x = 428,513,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,513,653.12/23,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.54

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