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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.69, 32,100.49 and 17,790.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.69, 32,100.49 and 17,790.49 is: 24,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.69 : 32,100.49 = 17,790.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.69/32,100.49 = 17,790.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.69x = 32,100.49 × 17,790.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.69x = 571,083,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,083,446.34/23,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.94

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