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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.06, 32,638.59 and 13,040.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.06, 32,638.59 and 13,040.68 is: 17,996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.06 : 32,638.59 = 13,040.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.06/32,638.59 = 13,040.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.06x = 32,638.59 × 13,040.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.06x = 425,629,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,629,342.64/23,650.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.97

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