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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.92, 32,273.68 and 17,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.92, 32,273.68 and 17,011.60 is: 23,467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.92 : 32,273.68 = 17,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.92/32,273.68 = 17,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.92x = 32,273.68 × 17,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.92x = 549,026,934.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,026,934.69/23,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.78

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