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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.82, 32,644.42 and 13,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.82, 32,644.42 and 13,044.76 is: 18,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.82 : 32,644.42 = 13,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.82/32,644.42 = 13,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.82x = 32,644.42 × 13,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.82x = 425,838,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,838,624.24/23,655.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,001.43

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