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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.39, 32,718.51 and 13,098.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.39, 32,718.51 and 13,098.78 is: 18,076.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.39 : 32,718.51 = 13,098.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.39/32,718.51 = 13,098.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.39x = 32,718.51 × 13,098.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.39x = 428,572,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,572,564.42/23,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.07

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