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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.27, 32,640.30 and 13,041.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.27, 32,640.30 and 13,041.81 is: 17,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.27 : 32,640.30 = 13,041.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.27/32,640.30 = 13,041.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.27x = 32,640.30 × 13,041.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.27x = 425,688,590.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,688,590.94/23,652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.79

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