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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.19, 32,079.24 and 17,902.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.19, 32,079.24 and 17,902.32 is: 24,658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.19 : 32,079.24 = 17,902.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.19/32,079.24 = 17,902.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.19x = 32,079.24 × 17,902.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.19x = 574,292,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,292,819.84/23,290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.15

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