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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.50, 32,175.36 and 17,561.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.50, 32,175.36 and 17,561.66 is: 24,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.50 : 32,175.36 = 17,561.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.50/32,175.36 = 17,561.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.50x = 32,175.36 × 17,561.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.50x = 565,052,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,052,571.82/23,314.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.10

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