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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,646.87, 32,632.90 and 13,036.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,646.87, 32,632.90 and 13,036.89 is: 17,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,646.87 : 32,632.90 = 13,036.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,646.87/32,632.90 = 13,036.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,646.87x = 32,632.90 × 13,036.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,646.87x = 425,431,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,431,364.52/23,646.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.02

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