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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.80, 32,245.92 and 17,384.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.80, 32,245.92 and 17,384.16 is: 24,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.80 : 32,245.92 = 17,384.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.80/32,245.92 = 17,384.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.80x = 32,245.92 × 17,384.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.80x = 560,568,232.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,568,232.63/23,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.90

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