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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.39, 32,639.15 and 13,041.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.39, 32,639.15 and 13,041.41 is: 17,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.39 : 32,639.15 = 13,041.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.39/32,639.15 = 13,041.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.39x = 32,639.15 × 13,041.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.39x = 425,660,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,660,471.99/23,651.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.27

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