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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.42, 32,637.46 and 13,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.42, 32,637.46 and 13,041.14 is: 17,995.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.42 : 32,637.46 = 13,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.42/32,637.46 = 13,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.42x = 32,637.46 × 13,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.42x = 425,629,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,629,521.92/23,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.94

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