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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,642.73, 32,627.18 and 13,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,642.73, 32,627.18 and 13,032.74 is: 17,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,642.73 : 32,627.18 = 13,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,642.73/32,627.18 = 13,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,642.73x = 32,627.18 × 13,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,642.73x = 425,221,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,221,553.87/23,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.30

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