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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.82, 32,636.97 and 13,039.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.82, 32,636.97 and 13,039.83 is: 17,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.82 : 32,636.97 = 13,039.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.82/32,636.97 = 13,039.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.82x = 32,636.97 × 13,039.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.82x = 425,580,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,580,312.13/23,649.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.08

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