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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.62, 32,633.93 and 13,037.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.62, 32,633.93 and 13,037.63 is: 17,992.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.62 : 32,633.93 = 13,037.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.62/32,633.93 = 13,037.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.62x = 32,633.93 × 13,037.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.62x = 425,468,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,468,941.62/23,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.04

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