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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,285.21, 32,146.67 and 17,823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,285.21, 32,146.67 and 17,823.98 is: 24,607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,285.21 : 32,146.67 = 17,823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,285.21/32,146.67 = 17,823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,285.21x = 32,146.67 × 17,823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,285.21x = 572,981,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,981,728.07/23,285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.12

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