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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,291.19, 32,080.62 and 17,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,291.19, 32,080.62 and 17,903.32 is: 24,659.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,291.19 : 32,080.62 = 17,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,291.19/32,080.62 = 17,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,291.19x = 32,080.62 × 17,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,291.19x = 574,349,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,349,605.66/23,291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.52

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