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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.63, 32,637.96 and 13,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.63, 32,637.96 and 13,039.25 is: 17,994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.63 : 32,637.96 = 13,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.63/32,637.96 = 13,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.63x = 32,637.96 × 13,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.63x = 425,574,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,574,356.74/23,649.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.97

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