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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.57, 32,717.59 and 13,097.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.57, 32,717.59 and 13,097.97 is: 18,075.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.57 : 32,717.59 = 13,097.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.57/32,717.59 = 13,097.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.57x = 32,717.59 × 13,097.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.57x = 428,533,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,533,979.55/23,708.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.07

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