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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.80, 32,619.99 and 13,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.80, 32,619.99 and 13,027.44 is: 17,977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.80 : 32,619.99 = 13,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.80/32,619.99 = 13,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.80x = 32,619.99 × 13,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.80x = 424,954,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,954,962.53/23,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.77

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