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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,218.73, 32,056.51 and 17,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,218.73, 32,056.51 and 17,243.36 is: 23,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,218.73 : 32,056.51 = 17,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,218.73/32,056.51 = 17,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,218.73x = 32,056.51 × 17,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,218.73x = 552,761,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,761,942.27/23,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.73

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