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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.97, 32,606.67 and 13,017.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.97, 32,606.67 and 13,017.57 is: 17,964.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.97 : 32,606.67 = 13,017.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.97/32,606.67 = 13,017.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.97x = 32,606.67 × 13,017.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.97x = 424,459,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,459,609.19/23,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.29

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