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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.74, 32,638.12 and 13,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.74, 32,638.12 and 13,040.14 is: 17,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.74 : 32,638.12 = 13,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.74/32,638.12 = 13,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.74x = 32,638.12 × 13,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.74x = 425,605,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,605,654.14/23,650.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.45

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