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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,307.50, 32,177.40 and 17,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,307.50, 32,177.40 and 17,846.24 is: 24,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,307.50 : 32,177.40 = 17,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,307.50/32,177.40 = 17,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,307.50x = 32,177.40 × 17,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,307.50x = 574,245,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,245,602.98/23,307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.80

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