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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.16, 32,640.06 and 13,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.16, 32,640.06 and 13,040.76 is: 17,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.16 : 32,640.06 = 13,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.16/32,640.06 = 13,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.16x = 32,640.06 × 13,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.16x = 425,651,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,651,188.85/23,651.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.05

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