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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.98, 32,221.45 and 17,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.98, 32,221.45 and 17,979.06 is: 24,804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.98 : 32,221.45 = 17,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.98/32,221.45 = 17,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.98x = 32,221.45 × 17,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.98x = 579,311,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,311,382.84/23,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,804.62

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