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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.21, 32,071.62 and 17,302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.21, 32,071.62 and 17,302.51 is: 23,835.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.21 : 32,071.62 = 17,302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.21/32,071.62 = 17,302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.21x = 32,071.62 × 17,302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.21x = 554,919,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,919,525.77/23,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,835.51

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