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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.59, 32,628.24 and 13,032.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.59, 32,628.24 and 13,032.99 is: 17,985.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.59 : 32,628.24 = 13,032.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.59/32,628.24 = 13,032.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.59x = 32,628.24 × 13,032.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.59x = 425,243,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,243,525.64/23,643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.58

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