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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.54, 32,639.76 and 13,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.54, 32,639.76 and 13,042.62 is: 17,998.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.54 : 32,639.76 = 13,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.54/32,639.76 = 13,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.54x = 32,639.76 × 13,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.54x = 425,707,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,707,986.57/23,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.40

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