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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.68, 32,722.05 and 13,101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.68, 32,722.05 and 13,101.23 is: 18,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.68 : 32,722.05 = 13,101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.68/32,722.05 = 13,101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.68x = 32,722.05 × 13,101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.68x = 428,699,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,699,221.72/23,711.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.67

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