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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.58, 32,639.05 and 13,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.58, 32,639.05 and 13,041.22 is: 17,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.58 : 32,639.05 = 13,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.58/32,639.05 = 13,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.58x = 32,639.05 × 13,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.58x = 425,653,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,653,031.64/23,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.81

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