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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.82, 32,237.58 and 17,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.82, 32,237.58 and 17,712 is: 24,410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.82 : 32,237.58 = 17,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.82/32,237.58 = 17,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.82x = 32,237.58 × 17,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.82x = 570,992,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,992,016.96/23,390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.94

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