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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.17, 32,630.67 and 13,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.17, 32,630.67 and 13,573.20 is: 18,729.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.17 : 32,630.67 = 13,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.17/32,630.67 = 13,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.17x = 32,630.67 × 13,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.17x = 442,902,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,902,610.04/23,647.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.62

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