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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.68, 32,635.44 and 13,039.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.68, 32,635.44 and 13,039.68 is: 17,993.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.68 : 32,635.44 = 13,039.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.68/32,635.44 = 13,039.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.68x = 32,635.44 × 13,039.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.68x = 425,555,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,555,694.26/23,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,993.38

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