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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.64, 32,640.59 and 13,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.64, 32,640.59 and 13,042.31 is: 17,998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.64 : 32,640.59 = 13,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.64/32,640.59 = 13,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.64x = 32,640.59 × 13,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.64x = 425,708,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,708,628.15/23,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,998.36

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