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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.30, 32,620.16 and 13,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.30, 32,620.16 and 13,027.62 is: 17,978.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.30 : 32,620.16 = 13,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.30/32,620.16 = 13,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.30x = 32,620.16 × 13,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.30x = 424,962,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,962,983.68/23,637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.49

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