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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.23, 32,620.86 and 13,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.23, 32,620.86 and 13,027.64 is: 17,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.23 : 32,620.86 = 13,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.23/32,620.86 = 13,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.23x = 32,620.86 × 13,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.23x = 424,972,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,972,657.47/23,638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.19

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