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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.74, 32,649.21 and 13,047.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.74, 32,649.21 and 13,047.39 is: 18,004.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.74 : 32,649.21 = 13,047.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.74/32,649.21 = 13,047.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.74x = 32,649.21 × 13,047.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.74x = 425,986,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,986,976.06/23,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.72

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