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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.52, 32,623.70 and 13,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.52, 32,623.70 and 13,030.08 is: 17,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.52 : 32,623.70 = 13,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.52/32,623.70 = 13,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.52x = 32,623.70 × 13,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.52x = 425,089,420.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,089,420.90/23,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,981.39

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