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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.83, 32,628.57 and 13,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.83, 32,628.57 and 13,033.46 is: 17,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.83 : 32,628.57 = 13,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.83/32,628.57 = 13,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.83x = 32,628.57 × 13,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.83x = 425,263,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,263,161.95/23,643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.22

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