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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.74, 32,651.97 and 13,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.74, 32,651.97 and 13,049.39 is: 18,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.74 : 32,651.97 = 13,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.74/32,651.97 = 13,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.74x = 32,651.97 × 13,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.74x = 426,088,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,088,290.80/23,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.48

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