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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.26, 32,633.48 and 13,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.26, 32,633.48 and 13,037.28 is: 17,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.26 : 32,633.48 = 13,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.26/32,633.48 = 13,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.26x = 32,633.48 × 13,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.26x = 425,451,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,451,750.95/23,647.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,991.59

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