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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.55, 32,114.09 and 17,800.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.55, 32,114.09 and 17,800.36 is: 24,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.55 : 32,114.09 = 17,800.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.55/32,114.09 = 17,800.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.55x = 32,114.09 × 17,800.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.55x = 571,642,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,642,227.16/23,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.56

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