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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.06, 32,729.52 and 13,108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.06, 32,729.52 and 13,108.78 is: 18,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.06 : 32,729.52 = 13,108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.06/32,729.52 = 13,108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.06x = 32,729.52 × 13,108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.06x = 429,044,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,044,077.19/23,719.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,088.58

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