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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.45, 32,638.91 and 13,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.45, 32,638.91 and 13,041.66 is: 17,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.45 : 32,638.91 = 13,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.45/32,638.91 = 13,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.45x = 32,638.91 × 13,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.45x = 425,665,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,665,501.78/23,651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.44

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