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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,240.62, 32,098.17 and 17,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,240.62, 32,098.17 and 17,998.84 is: 24,858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,240.62 : 32,098.17 = 17,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,240.62/32,098.17 = 17,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,240.62x = 32,098.17 × 17,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,240.62x = 577,729,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,729,826.12/23,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.62

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