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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.65, 32,622.14 and 13,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.65, 32,622.14 and 13,029.05 is: 17,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.65 : 32,622.14 = 13,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.65/32,622.14 = 13,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.65x = 32,622.14 × 13,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.65x = 425,035,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,035,607.29/23,639.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.78

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