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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.64, 32,638.11 and 13,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.64, 32,638.11 and 13,040.66 is: 17,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.64 : 32,638.11 = 13,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.64/32,638.11 = 13,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.64x = 32,638.11 × 13,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.64x = 425,622,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,622,495.55/23,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.24

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