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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.62, 32,096.79 and 17,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.62, 32,096.79 and 17,997.84 is: 24,857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.62 : 32,096.79 = 17,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.62/32,096.79 = 17,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.62x = 32,096.79 × 17,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.62x = 577,672,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,672,890.93/23,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,857.24

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