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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.70, 32,608.44 and 13,018.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.70, 32,608.44 and 13,018.86 is: 17,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.70 : 32,608.44 = 13,018.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.70/32,608.44 = 13,018.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.70x = 32,608.44 × 13,018.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.70x = 424,524,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,524,715.18/23,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.25

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