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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,645.97, 32,632.86 and 13,035.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,645.97, 32,632.86 and 13,035.55 is: 17,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,645.97 : 32,632.86 = 13,035.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,645.97/32,632.86 = 13,035.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,645.97x = 32,632.86 × 13,035.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,645.97x = 425,387,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,387,278.17/23,645.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.84

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