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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.39, 32,120.26 and 17,877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.39, 32,120.26 and 17,877.20 is: 24,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.39 : 32,120.26 = 17,877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.39/32,120.26 = 17,877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.39x = 32,120.26 × 17,877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.39x = 574,220,106.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,220,106.78/23,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.36

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