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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,260.76, 32,065.98 and 17,662.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,260.76, 32,065.98 and 17,662.04 is: 24,347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,260.76 : 32,065.98 = 17,662.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,260.76/32,065.98 = 17,662.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,260.76x = 32,065.98 × 17,662.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,260.76x = 566,350,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,350,621.40/23,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.90

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