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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.76, 32,063.22 and 17,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.76, 32,063.22 and 17,660.04 is: 24,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.76 : 32,063.22 = 17,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.76/32,063.22 = 17,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.76x = 32,063.22 × 17,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.76x = 566,237,747.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,237,747.73/23,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.14

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