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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.91, 32,636.77 and 13,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.91, 32,636.77 and 13,040.63 is: 17,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.91 : 32,636.77 = 13,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.91/32,636.77 = 13,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.91x = 32,636.77 × 13,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.91x = 425,604,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,604,139.86/23,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.25

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