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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.27, 32,164.02 and 17,553.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.27, 32,164.02 and 17,553.58 is: 24,224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.27 : 32,164.02 = 17,553.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.27/32,164.02 = 17,553.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.27x = 32,164.02 × 17,553.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.27x = 564,593,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,593,617.78/23,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.97

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