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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.97, 32,628.66 and 13,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.97, 32,628.66 and 13,033.78 is: 17,986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.97 : 32,628.66 = 13,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.97/32,628.66 = 13,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.97x = 32,628.66 × 13,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.97x = 425,274,776.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,274,776.13/23,643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,986.61

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