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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.22, 32,716.08 and 13,635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.22, 32,716.08 and 13,635.06 is: 18,815.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.22 : 32,716.08 = 13,635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.22/32,716.08 = 13,635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.22x = 32,716.08 × 13,635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.22x = 446,085,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,085,713.76/23,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.66

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