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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.38, 32,640.29 and 13,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.38, 32,640.29 and 13,042.23 is: 17,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.38 : 32,640.29 = 13,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.38/32,640.29 = 13,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.38x = 32,640.29 × 13,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.38x = 425,702,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,702,104.24/23,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.28

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