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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.19, 32,620.63 and 13,027.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.19, 32,620.63 and 13,027.82 is: 17,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.19 : 32,620.63 = 13,027.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.19/32,620.63 = 13,027.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.19x = 32,620.63 × 13,027.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.19x = 424,975,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,975,524.68/23,638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.35

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