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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.95, 32,627.34 and 13,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.95, 32,627.34 and 13,031.73 is: 17,983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.95 : 32,627.34 = 13,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.95/32,627.34 = 13,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.95x = 32,627.34 × 13,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.95x = 425,190,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,190,685.50/23,643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,983.07

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