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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.95, 32,636.84 and 13,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.95, 32,636.84 and 13,040.16 is: 17,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.95 : 32,636.84 = 13,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.95/32,636.84 = 13,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.95x = 32,636.84 × 13,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.95x = 425,589,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,589,550.29/23,649.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.37

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