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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.76, 32,633.52 and 13,038.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.76, 32,633.52 and 13,038.38 is: 17,992.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.76 : 32,633.52 = 13,038.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.76/32,633.52 = 13,038.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.76x = 32,633.52 × 13,038.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.76x = 425,488,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,488,234.50/23,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.75

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