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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.76, 32,641.02 and 13,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.76, 32,641.02 and 13,042.76 is: 17,999.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.76 : 32,641.02 = 13,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.76/32,641.02 = 13,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.76x = 32,641.02 × 13,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.76x = 425,728,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,728,990.02/23,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,999.13

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