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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.64, 32,623.40 and 13,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.64, 32,623.40 and 13,029.96 is: 17,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.64 : 32,623.40 = 13,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.64/32,623.40 = 13,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.64x = 32,623.40 × 13,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.64x = 425,081,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,081,597.06/23,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.73

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