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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.24, 32,095.74 and 17,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.24, 32,095.74 and 17,927.56 is: 24,785.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.24 : 32,095.74 = 17,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.24/32,095.74 = 17,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.24x = 32,095.74 × 17,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.24x = 575,398,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,398,304.59/23,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.37

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