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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.18, 32,637.51 and 13,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.18, 32,637.51 and 13,041.18 is: 17,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.18 : 32,637.51 = 13,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.18/32,637.51 = 13,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.18x = 32,637.51 × 13,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.18x = 425,631,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,631,642.66/23,652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.45

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