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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.47, 32,618.21 and 13,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.47, 32,618.21 and 13,027.28 is: 17,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.47 : 32,618.21 = 13,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.47/32,618.21 = 13,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.47x = 32,618.21 × 13,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.47x = 424,926,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,926,326.54/23,637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,976.81

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