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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,236, 32,043.96 and 17,922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,236, 32,043.96 and 17,922.40 is: 24,716.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,236 : 32,043.96 = 17,922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,236/32,043.96 = 17,922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,236x = 32,043.96 × 17,922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,236x = 574,304,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,304,668.70/23,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.16

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