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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.74, 32,231.60 and 16,991.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.74, 32,231.60 and 16,991.71 is: 23,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.74 : 32,231.60 = 16,991.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.74/32,231.60 = 16,991.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.74x = 32,231.60 × 16,991.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.74x = 547,669,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,669,884.42/23,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,468.14

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