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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.50, 32,092.88 and 17,857.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.50, 32,092.88 and 17,857.36 is: 24,655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.50 : 32,092.88 = 17,857.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.50/32,092.88 = 17,857.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.50x = 32,092.88 × 17,857.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.50x = 573,094,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,094,062.43/23,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.04

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