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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.06, 32,639.64 and 13,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.06, 32,639.64 and 13,041.48 is: 17,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.06 : 32,639.64 = 13,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.06/32,639.64 = 13,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.06x = 32,639.64 × 13,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.06x = 425,669,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,669,212.27/23,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.13

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