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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.92, 32,264.28 and 17,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.92, 32,264.28 and 17,085.36 is: 23,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.92 : 32,264.28 = 17,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.92/32,264.28 = 17,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.92x = 32,264.28 × 17,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.92x = 551,246,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,246,838.94/23,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.76

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