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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.40, 32,637.72 and 13,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.40, 32,637.72 and 13,041.20 is: 17,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.40 : 32,637.72 = 13,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.40/32,637.72 = 13,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.40x = 32,637.72 × 13,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.40x = 425,635,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,635,034.06/23,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.95

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