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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.17, 32,728.97 and 13,106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.17, 32,728.97 and 13,106.47 is: 18,087.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.17 : 32,728.97 = 13,106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.17/32,728.97 = 13,106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.17x = 32,728.97 × 13,106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.17x = 428,961,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,961,263.44/23,716.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.29

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