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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.54, 32,118.22 and 17,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.54, 32,118.22 and 17,803.36 is: 24,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.54 : 32,118.22 = 17,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.54/32,118.22 = 17,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.54x = 32,118.22 × 17,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.54x = 571,812,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,812,233.22/23,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.70

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