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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.57, 32,637.11 and 13,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.57, 32,637.11 and 13,040.21 is: 17,995.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.57 : 32,637.11 = 13,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.57/32,637.11 = 13,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.57x = 32,637.11 × 13,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.57x = 425,594,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,594,702.99/23,650.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.12

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