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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.46, 32,623.90 and 13,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.46, 32,623.90 and 13,030.13 is: 17,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.46 : 32,623.90 = 13,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.46/32,623.90 = 13,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.46x = 32,623.90 × 13,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.46x = 425,093,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,093,707.09/23,640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.62

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