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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.56, 32,242.62 and 17,412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.56, 32,242.62 and 17,412.76 is: 24,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.56 : 32,242.62 = 17,412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.56/32,242.62 = 17,412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.56x = 32,242.62 × 17,412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.56x = 561,433,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,433,003.83/23,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.55

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