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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.58, 32,717.86 and 13,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.58, 32,717.86 and 13,098.28 is: 18,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.58 : 32,717.86 = 13,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.58/32,717.86 = 13,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.58x = 32,717.86 × 13,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.58x = 428,547,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,547,691.28/23,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.64

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