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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.53, 32,627.90 and 13,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.53, 32,627.90 and 13,033.14 is: 17,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.53 : 32,627.90 = 13,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.53/32,627.90 = 13,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.53x = 32,627.90 × 13,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.53x = 425,243,923.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,243,923.44/23,643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.64

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