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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.76, 32,647.80 and 13,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.76, 32,647.80 and 13,047.24 is: 18,005.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.76 : 32,647.80 = 13,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.76/32,647.80 = 13,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.76x = 32,647.80 × 13,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.76x = 425,963,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,963,682.07/23,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.24

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