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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.96, 32,645.19 and 13,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.96, 32,645.19 and 13,046.28 is: 18,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.96 : 32,645.19 = 13,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.96/32,645.19 = 13,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.96x = 32,645.19 × 13,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.96x = 425,898,289.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,898,289.39/23,655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.85

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