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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.07, 32,620.46 and 13,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.07, 32,620.46 and 13,027.48 is: 17,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.07 : 32,620.46 = 13,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.07/32,620.46 = 13,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.07x = 32,620.46 × 13,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.07x = 424,962,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,962,243.55/23,638.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.87

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