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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.98, 32,126.45 and 17,880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.98, 32,126.45 and 17,880.88 is: 24,689.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.98 : 32,126.45 = 17,880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.98/32,126.45 = 17,880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.98x = 32,126.45 × 17,880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.98x = 574,449,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,449,197.28/23,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.46

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