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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.59, 32,719.38 and 13,098.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.59, 32,719.38 and 13,098.22 is: 18,076.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.59 : 32,719.38 = 13,098.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.59/32,719.38 = 13,098.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.59x = 32,719.38 × 13,098.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.59x = 428,565,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,565,637.50/23,708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.39

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