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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.48, 32,156.68 and 17,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.48, 32,156.68 and 17,831.24 is: 24,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.48 : 32,156.68 = 17,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.48/32,156.68 = 17,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.48x = 32,156.68 × 17,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.48x = 573,393,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,393,478.68/23,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.11

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