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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.29, 32,636.96 and 13,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.29, 32,636.96 and 13,039.90 is: 17,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.29 : 32,636.96 = 13,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.29/32,636.96 = 13,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.29x = 32,636.96 × 13,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.29x = 425,582,596.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,582,596.81/23,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.82

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