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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.74, 32,137.11 and 17,327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.74, 32,137.11 and 17,327.58 is: 23,893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.74 : 32,137.11 = 17,327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.74/32,137.11 = 17,327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.74x = 32,137.11 × 17,327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.74x = 556,858,344.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,858,344.49/23,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.61

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