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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652, 32,639.40 and 13,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652, 32,639.40 and 13,041.36 is: 17,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652 : 32,639.40 = 13,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652/32,639.40 = 13,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652x = 32,639.40 × 13,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652x = 425,662,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,662,165.58/23,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.88

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