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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.93, 32,621.01 and 13,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.93, 32,621.01 and 13,028.25 is: 17,979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.93 : 32,621.01 = 13,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.93/32,621.01 = 13,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.93x = 32,621.01 × 13,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.93x = 424,994,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,994,673.53/23,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.35

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