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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.64, 32,638.68 and 13,041.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.64, 32,638.68 and 13,041.06 is: 17,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.64 : 32,638.68 = 13,041.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.64/32,638.68 = 13,041.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.64x = 32,638.68 × 13,041.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.64x = 425,642,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,642,984.20/23,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.34

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