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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.94, 32,729.79 and 13,106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.94, 32,729.79 and 13,106.66 is: 18,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.94 : 32,729.79 = 13,106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.94/32,729.79 = 13,106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.94x = 32,729.79 × 13,106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.94x = 428,978,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,978,229.40/23,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,087.42

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