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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.08, 32,635.84 and 13,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.08, 32,635.84 and 13,038.88 is: 17,992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.08 : 32,635.84 = 13,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.08/32,635.84 = 13,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.08x = 32,635.84 × 13,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.08x = 425,534,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,534,801.46/23,650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.95

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