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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.33, 32,076.37 and 17,561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.33, 32,076.37 and 17,561.14 is: 24,180.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.33 : 32,076.37 = 17,561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.33/32,076.37 = 17,561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.33x = 32,076.37 × 17,561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.33x = 563,297,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,297,566.02/23,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.71

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