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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.94, 32,637.14 and 13,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.94, 32,637.14 and 13,039.95 is: 17,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.94 : 32,637.14 = 13,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.94/32,637.14 = 13,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.94x = 32,637.14 × 13,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.94x = 425,586,673.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,586,673.74/23,649.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.25

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