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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.51, 32,646.97 and 13,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.51, 32,646.97 and 13,048.13 is: 18,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.51 : 32,646.97 = 13,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.51/32,646.97 = 13,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.51x = 32,646.97 × 13,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.51x = 425,981,908.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,981,908.67/23,657.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.20

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