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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.64, 32,649.06 and 13,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.64, 32,649.06 and 13,047.32 is: 18,006.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.64 : 32,649.06 = 13,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.64/32,649.06 = 13,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.64x = 32,649.06 × 13,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.64x = 425,982,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,982,733.52/23,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.14

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