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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,330.03, 32,211.27 and 17,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,330.03, 32,211.27 and 17,942.92 is: 24,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,330.03 : 32,211.27 = 17,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,330.03/32,211.27 = 17,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,330.03x = 32,211.27 × 17,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,330.03x = 577,964,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,964,160.18/23,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.41

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