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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.63, 32,635.20 and 13,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.63, 32,635.20 and 13,037.25 is: 17,992.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.63 : 32,635.20 = 13,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.63/32,635.20 = 13,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.63x = 32,635.20 × 13,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.63x = 425,473,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,473,261.20/23,647.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.22

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