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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.42, 32,837.96 and 13,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.42, 32,837.96 and 13,040.60 is: 17,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.42 : 32,837.96 = 13,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.42/32,837.96 = 13,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.42x = 32,837.96 × 13,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.42x = 428,226,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,226,701.18/23,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,996.18

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