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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.52, 32,720.68 and 13,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.52, 32,720.68 and 13,099.10 is: 18,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.52 : 32,720.68 = 13,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.52/32,720.68 = 13,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.52x = 32,720.68 × 13,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.52x = 428,611,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,611,459.39/23,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,076.09

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