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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.96, 32,629.68 and 13,034.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.96, 32,629.68 and 13,034.36 is: 17,987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.96 : 32,629.68 = 13,034.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.96/32,629.68 = 13,034.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.96x = 32,629.68 × 13,034.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.96x = 425,306,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,306,995.80/23,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,987.22

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