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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.60, 32,622.53 and 13,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.60, 32,622.53 and 13,029 is: 17,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.60 : 32,622.53 = 13,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.60/32,622.53 = 13,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.60x = 32,622.53 × 13,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.60x = 425,038,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,038,878.23/23,639.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.96

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