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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.60, 32,257.50 and 17,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.60, 32,257.50 and 17,745.88 is: 24,521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.60 : 32,257.50 = 17,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.60/32,257.50 = 17,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.60x = 32,257.50 × 17,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.60x = 572,437,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,437,724.10/23,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.21

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