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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.76, 32,726.28 and 13,104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.76, 32,726.28 and 13,104.94 is: 18,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.76 : 32,726.28 = 13,104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.76/32,726.28 = 13,104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.76x = 32,726.28 × 13,104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.76x = 428,875,935.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,875,935.82/23,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,083.24

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