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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,645.76, 32,631.41 and 13,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,645.76, 32,631.41 and 13,035.78 is: 17,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,645.76 : 32,631.41 = 13,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,645.76/32,631.41 = 13,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,645.76x = 32,631.41 × 13,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,645.76x = 425,375,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,375,816.67/23,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.52

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