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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.99, 32,224.21 and 17,981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.99, 32,224.21 and 17,981.07 is: 24,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.99 : 32,224.21 = 17,981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.99/32,224.21 = 17,981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.99x = 32,224.21 × 17,981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.99x = 579,425,775.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,425,775.70/23,356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.38

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