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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306, 32,175.33 and 17,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306, 32,175.33 and 17,844.74 is: 24,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306 : 32,175.33 = 17,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306/32,175.33 = 17,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306x = 32,175.33 × 17,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306x = 574,160,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,160,398.26/23,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.73

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