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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.76, 32,636.58 and 13,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.76, 32,636.58 and 13,039.97 is: 17,995.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.76 : 32,636.58 = 13,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.76/32,636.58 = 13,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.76x = 32,636.58 × 13,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.76x = 425,580,056.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,580,056.79/23,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.11

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