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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.91, 32,268.18 and 17,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.91, 32,268.18 and 17,007.60 is: 23,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.91 : 32,268.18 = 17,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.91/32,268.18 = 17,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.91x = 32,268.18 × 17,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.91x = 548,804,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,804,298.17/23,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,462.29

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