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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.10, 32,620.41 and 13,028.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.10, 32,620.41 and 13,028.73 is: 17,978.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.10 : 32,620.41 = 13,028.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.10/32,620.41 = 13,028.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.10x = 32,620.41 × 13,028.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.10x = 425,002,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,002,514.38/23,639.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.79

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