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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.55, 32,040.46 and 17,498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.55, 32,040.46 and 17,498.20 is: 24,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.55 : 32,040.46 = 17,498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.55/32,040.46 = 17,498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.55x = 32,040.46 × 17,498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.55x = 560,650,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,650,469.13/23,208.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,157.07

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