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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.26, 32,717.58 and 13,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.26, 32,717.58 and 13,096.84 is: 18,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.26 : 32,717.58 = 13,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.26/32,717.58 = 13,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.26x = 32,717.58 × 13,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.26x = 428,496,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,496,910.45/23,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.98

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