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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.54, 32,642.52 and 13,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.54, 32,642.52 and 13,044.62 is: 18,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.54 : 32,642.52 = 13,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.54/32,642.52 = 13,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.54x = 32,642.52 × 13,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.54x = 425,809,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,809,269.24/23,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.16

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