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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,297.05, 32,151.28 and 17,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,297.05, 32,151.28 and 17,544.21 is: 24,212.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,297.05 : 32,151.28 = 17,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,297.05/32,151.28 = 17,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,297.05x = 32,151.28 × 17,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,297.05x = 564,068,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,068,771.57/23,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,212.02

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