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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.70, 32,605.02 and 13,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.70, 32,605.02 and 13,017.12 is: 17,962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.70 : 32,605.02 = 13,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.70/32,605.02 = 13,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.70x = 32,605.02 × 13,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.70x = 424,423,457.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,423,457.94/23,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.96

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