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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,253.60, 32,108.40 and 17,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,253.60, 32,108.40 and 17,597.28 is: 24,298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,253.60 : 32,108.40 = 17,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,253.60/32,108.40 = 17,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,253.60x = 32,108.40 × 17,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,253.60x = 565,020,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,020,505.15/23,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.19

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