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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.73, 32,124.73 and 17,879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.73, 32,124.73 and 17,879.63 is: 24,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.73 : 32,124.73 = 17,879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.73/32,124.73 = 17,879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.73x = 32,124.73 × 17,879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.73x = 574,378,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,378,277.16/23,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.74

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