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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.28, 32,619.34 and 13,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.28, 32,619.34 and 13,026.89 is: 17,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.28 : 32,619.34 = 13,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.28/32,619.34 = 13,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.28x = 32,619.34 × 13,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.28x = 424,928,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,928,554.05/23,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.05

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