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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.80, 32,628.68 and 13,033.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.80, 32,628.68 and 13,033.16 is: 17,985.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.80 : 32,628.68 = 13,033.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.80/32,628.68 = 13,033.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.80x = 32,628.68 × 13,033.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.80x = 425,254,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,254,807.03/23,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,985.89

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