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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.63, 32,640.75 and 13,042.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.63, 32,640.75 and 13,042.27 is: 17,998.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.63 : 32,640.75 = 13,042.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.63/32,640.75 = 13,042.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.63x = 32,640.75 × 13,042.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.63x = 425,709,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,709,295.02/23,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.39

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