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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.36, 32,639.11 and 13,041.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.36, 32,639.11 and 13,041.37 is: 17,997.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.36 : 32,639.11 = 13,041.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.36/32,639.11 = 13,041.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.36x = 32,639.11 × 13,041.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.36x = 425,658,718.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,658,718.18/23,651.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.22

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