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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.97, 32,635.62 and 13,037.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.97, 32,635.62 and 13,037.55 is: 17,992.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.97 : 32,635.62 = 13,037.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.97/32,635.62 = 13,037.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.97x = 32,635.62 × 13,037.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.97x = 425,488,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,488,527.53/23,647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,992.60

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