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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,310.66, 32,184.60 and 17,923.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,310.66, 32,184.60 and 17,923.62 is: 24,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,310.66 : 32,184.60 = 17,923.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,310.66/32,184.60 = 17,923.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,310.66x = 32,184.60 × 17,923.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,310.66x = 576,864,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,864,540.25/23,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.81

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