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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.30, 32,639.64 and 13,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.30, 32,639.64 and 13,041.96 is: 17,997.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.30 : 32,639.64 = 13,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.30/32,639.64 = 13,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.30x = 32,639.64 × 13,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.30x = 425,684,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,684,879.29/23,652.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.61

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