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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.72, 32,628.51 and 13,033.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.72, 32,628.51 and 13,033.35 is: 17,986.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.72 : 32,628.51 = 13,033.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.72/32,628.51 = 13,033.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.72x = 32,628.51 × 13,033.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.72x = 425,258,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,258,790.81/23,643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.12

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