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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.58, 32,637.67 and 13,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.58, 32,637.67 and 13,040.22 is: 17,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.58 : 32,637.67 = 13,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.58/32,637.67 = 13,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.58x = 32,637.67 × 13,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.58x = 425,602,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,602,266.51/23,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.42

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