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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.64, 32,649.04 and 13,048.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.64, 32,649.04 and 13,048.26 is: 18,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.64 : 32,649.04 = 13,048.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.64/32,649.04 = 13,048.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.64x = 32,649.04 × 13,048.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.64x = 426,013,162.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,013,162.67/23,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.66

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