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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.78, 32,721.93 and 13,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.78, 32,721.93 and 13,101.26 is: 18,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.78 : 32,721.93 = 13,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.78/32,721.93 = 13,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.78x = 32,721.93 × 13,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.78x = 428,698,512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,698,512.63/23,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.56

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