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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,259.76, 32,064.60 and 17,661.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,259.76, 32,064.60 and 17,661.04 is: 24,346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,259.76 : 32,064.60 = 17,661.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,259.76/32,064.60 = 17,661.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,259.76x = 32,064.60 × 17,661.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,259.76x = 566,294,183.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,294,183.18/23,259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,346.52

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