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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.55, 32,116.85 and 17,802.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.55, 32,116.85 and 17,802.36 is: 24,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.55 : 32,116.85 = 17,802.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.55/32,116.85 = 17,802.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.55x = 32,116.85 × 17,802.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.55x = 571,755,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,755,725.77/23,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.32

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