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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.96, 32,639.04 and 13,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.96, 32,639.04 and 13,040.88 is: 17,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.96 : 32,639.04 = 13,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.96/32,639.04 = 13,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.96x = 32,639.04 × 13,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.96x = 425,641,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,641,803.96/23,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.29

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