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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.63, 32,626.65 and 13,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.63, 32,626.65 and 13,033.23 is: 17,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.63 : 32,626.65 = 13,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.63/32,626.65 = 13,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.63x = 32,626.65 × 13,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.63x = 425,230,633.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,230,633.58/23,643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.00

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