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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,286.71, 32,148.75 and 17,825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,286.71, 32,148.75 and 17,825.49 is: 24,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,286.71 : 32,148.75 = 17,825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,286.71/32,148.75 = 17,825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,286.71x = 32,148.75 × 17,825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,286.71x = 573,067,221.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,067,221.64/23,286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.20

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