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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.55, 32,115.47 and 17,801.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.55, 32,115.47 and 17,801.36 is: 24,575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.55 : 32,115.47 = 17,801.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.55/32,115.47 = 17,801.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.55x = 32,115.47 × 17,801.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.55x = 571,699,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,699,043.04/23,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.94

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