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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.33, 32,619.74 and 13,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.33, 32,619.74 and 13,027.35 is: 17,977.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.33 : 32,619.74 = 13,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.33/32,619.74 = 13,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.33x = 32,619.74 × 13,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.33x = 424,948,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,948,704.75/23,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.86

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