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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.02, 32,639.69 and 13,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.02, 32,639.69 and 13,042.23 is: 17,998.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.02 : 32,639.69 = 13,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.02/32,639.69 = 13,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.02x = 32,639.69 × 13,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.02x = 425,694,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,694,278.90/23,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.22

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