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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.46, 32,617.74 and 13,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.46, 32,617.74 and 13,026.73 is: 17,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.46 : 32,617.74 = 13,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.46/32,617.74 = 13,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.46x = 32,617.74 × 13,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.46x = 424,902,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,902,492.19/23,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,975.81

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