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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.72, 32,629.89 and 13,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.72, 32,629.89 and 13,034.35 is: 17,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.72 : 32,629.89 = 13,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.72/32,629.89 = 13,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.72x = 32,629.89 × 13,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.72x = 425,309,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,309,406.72/23,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.50

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