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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.56, 32,075.63 and 17,899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.56, 32,075.63 and 17,899.70 is: 24,654.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.56 : 32,075.63 = 17,899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.56/32,075.63 = 17,899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.56x = 32,075.63 × 17,899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.56x = 574,143,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,143,904.43/23,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.53

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