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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.06, 32,727.44 and 13,105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.06, 32,727.44 and 13,105.67 is: 18,085.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.06 : 32,727.44 = 13,105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.06/32,727.44 = 13,105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.06x = 32,727.44 × 13,105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.06x = 428,914,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,914,897.71/23,716.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,085.42

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