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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.82, 32,228.87 and 17,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.82, 32,228.87 and 17,955.69 is: 24,790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.82 : 32,228.87 = 17,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.82/32,228.87 = 17,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.82x = 32,228.87 × 17,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.82x = 578,691,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,691,508.99/23,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.99

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