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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.63, 32,632.42 and 13,575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.63, 32,632.42 and 13,575.41 is: 18,733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.63 : 32,632.42 = 13,575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.63/32,632.42 = 13,575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.63x = 32,632.42 × 13,575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.63x = 442,998,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,998,283.69/23,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.31

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