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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.62, 32,618.36 and 13,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.62, 32,618.36 and 13,027.23 is: 17,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.62 : 32,618.36 = 13,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.62/32,618.36 = 13,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.62x = 32,618.36 × 13,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.62x = 424,926,910.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,926,910.51/23,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,976.72

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