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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,708.76, 32,716.50 and 13,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,708.76, 32,716.50 and 13,098.30 is: 18,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,708.76 : 32,716.50 = 13,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,708.76/32,716.50 = 13,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,708.76x = 32,716.50 × 13,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,708.76x = 428,530,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,530,531.95/23,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.78

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