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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,353.74, 32,219.73 and 17,977.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,353.74, 32,219.73 and 17,977.82 is: 24,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,353.74 : 32,219.73 = 17,977.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,353.74/32,219.73 = 17,977.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,353.74x = 32,219.73 × 17,977.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,353.74x = 579,240,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,240,345.29/23,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,802.90

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