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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.81, 32,639.62 and 13,041.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.81, 32,639.62 and 13,041.43 is: 17,998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.81 : 32,639.62 = 13,041.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.81/32,639.62 = 13,041.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.81x = 32,639.62 × 13,041.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.81x = 425,667,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,667,319.46/23,650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.00

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