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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.25, 32,720.34 and 13,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.25, 32,720.34 and 13,098.84 is: 18,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.25 : 32,720.34 = 13,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.25/32,720.34 = 13,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.25x = 32,720.34 × 13,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.25x = 428,598,498.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,598,498.41/23,711.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,075.74

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