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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.16, 32,638.84 and 13,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.16, 32,638.84 and 13,041.20 is: 17,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.16 : 32,638.84 = 13,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.16/32,638.84 = 13,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.16x = 32,638.84 × 13,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.16x = 425,649,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,649,640.21/23,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.99

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