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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.96, 32,618.31 and 13,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.96, 32,618.31 and 13,026.28 is: 17,976.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.96 : 32,618.31 = 13,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.96/32,618.31 = 13,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.96x = 32,618.31 × 13,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.96x = 424,895,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,895,239.19/23,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,976.64

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