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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.20, 32,638.35 and 13,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.20, 32,638.35 and 13,041.60 is: 17,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.20 : 32,638.35 = 13,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.20/32,638.35 = 13,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.20x = 32,638.35 × 13,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.20x = 425,656,305.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,656,305.36/23,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.48

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