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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.01, 32,639.74 and 13,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.01, 32,639.74 and 13,041.66 is: 17,997.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.01 : 32,639.74 = 13,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.01/32,639.74 = 13,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.01x = 32,639.74 × 13,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.01x = 425,676,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,676,391.57/23,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.47

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