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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.92, 32,630.21 and 13,034.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.92, 32,630.21 and 13,034.93 is: 17,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.92 : 32,630.21 = 13,034.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.92/32,630.21 = 13,034.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.92x = 32,630.21 × 13,034.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.92x = 425,332,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,332,503.24/23,644.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,988.32

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