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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.64, 32,640.72 and 13,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.64, 32,640.72 and 13,041.24 is: 17,997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.64 : 32,640.72 = 13,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.64/32,640.72 = 13,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.64x = 32,640.72 × 13,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.64x = 425,675,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,675,463.29/23,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.71

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