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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.53, 32,647.37 and 13,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.53, 32,647.37 and 13,047.17 is: 18,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.53 : 32,647.37 = 13,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.53/32,647.37 = 13,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.53x = 32,647.37 × 13,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.53x = 425,955,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,955,655.82/23,657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.08

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