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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.74, 32,717.64 and 13,099.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.74, 32,717.64 and 13,099.36 is: 18,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.74 : 32,717.64 = 13,099.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.74/32,717.64 = 13,099.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.74x = 32,717.64 × 13,099.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.74x = 428,580,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,580,144.71/23,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.88

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