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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.88, 32,639.40 and 13,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.88, 32,639.40 and 13,041.15 is: 17,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.88 : 32,639.40 = 13,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.88/32,639.40 = 13,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.88x = 32,639.40 × 13,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.88x = 425,655,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,655,311.31/23,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.68

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