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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.76, 32,622.48 and 13,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.76, 32,622.48 and 13,030.38 is: 17,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.76 : 32,622.48 = 13,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.76/32,622.48 = 13,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.76x = 32,622.48 × 13,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.76x = 425,083,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,083,310.94/23,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.71

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