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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.20, 32,097.96 and 17,861.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.20, 32,097.96 and 17,861.04 is: 24,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.20 : 32,097.96 = 17,861.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.20/32,097.96 = 17,861.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.20x = 32,097.96 × 17,861.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.20x = 573,302,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,302,947.48/23,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.10

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