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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.93, 32,720.70 and 13,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.93, 32,720.70 and 13,101.55 is: 18,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.93 : 32,720.70 = 13,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.93/32,720.70 = 13,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.93x = 32,720.70 × 13,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.93x = 428,691,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,691,887.09/23,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.93

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