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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.44, 32,729.10 and 13,106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.44, 32,729.10 and 13,106.15 is: 18,086.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.44 : 32,729.10 = 13,106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.44/32,729.10 = 13,106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.44x = 32,729.10 × 13,106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.44x = 428,952,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,952,330.32/23,716.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,086.71

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