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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.98, 32,125.07 and 17,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.98, 32,125.07 and 17,879.88 is: 24,688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.98 : 32,125.07 = 17,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.98/32,125.07 = 17,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.98x = 32,125.07 × 17,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.98x = 574,392,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,392,396.59/23,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.08

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