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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.67, 32,625.72 and 13,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.67, 32,625.72 and 13,031.68 is: 17,983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.67 : 32,625.72 = 13,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.67/32,625.72 = 13,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.67x = 32,625.72 × 13,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.67x = 425,167,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,167,942.81/23,641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.84

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