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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.67, 32,637.81 and 13,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.67, 32,637.81 and 13,041.39 is: 17,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.67 : 32,637.81 = 13,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.67/32,637.81 = 13,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.67x = 32,637.81 × 13,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.67x = 425,642,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,642,408.96/23,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.29

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