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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.96, 32,621.97 and 13,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.96, 32,621.97 and 13,028.96 is: 17,980.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.96 : 32,621.97 = 13,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.96/32,621.97 = 13,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.96x = 32,621.97 × 13,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.96x = 425,030,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,030,342.25/23,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,980.08

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