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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.26, 32,632.83 and 13,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.26, 32,632.83 and 13,037.88 is: 17,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.26 : 32,632.83 = 13,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.26/32,632.83 = 13,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.26x = 32,632.83 × 13,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.26x = 425,462,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,462,921.60/23,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.06

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