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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.33, 32,622.37 and 13,029.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.33, 32,622.37 and 13,029.13 is: 17,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.33 : 32,622.37 = 13,029.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.33/32,622.37 = 13,029.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.33x = 32,622.37 × 13,029.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.33x = 425,040,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,040,985.51/23,640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.49

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