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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.75, 32,636.88 and 13,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.75, 32,636.88 and 13,039.76 is: 17,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.75 : 32,636.88 = 13,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.75/32,636.88 = 13,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.75x = 32,636.88 × 13,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.75x = 425,577,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,577,163.94/23,649.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.00

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