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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.02, 32,633.14 and 13,037.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.02, 32,633.14 and 13,037.03 is: 17,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.02 : 32,633.14 = 13,037.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.02/32,633.14 = 13,037.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.02x = 32,633.14 × 13,037.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.02x = 425,439,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,439,225.17/23,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.24

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