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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.09, 32,622.14 and 13,028.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.09, 32,622.14 and 13,028.75 is: 17,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.09 : 32,622.14 = 13,028.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.09/32,622.14 = 13,028.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.09x = 32,622.14 × 13,028.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.09x = 425,025,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,025,608.68/23,639.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.78

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