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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.13, 32,636.68 and 13,039.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.13, 32,636.68 and 13,039.79 is: 17,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.13 : 32,636.68 = 13,039.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.13/32,636.68 = 13,039.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.13x = 32,636.68 × 13,039.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.13x = 425,575,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,575,453.50/23,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.63

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