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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.68, 32,097.30 and 17,427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.68, 32,097.30 and 17,427.46 is: 24,050.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.68 : 32,097.30 = 17,427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.68/32,097.30 = 17,427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.68x = 32,097.30 × 17,427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.68x = 559,374,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,374,563.76/23,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.14

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