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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.86, 32,278.01 and 17,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.86, 32,278.01 and 17,009.45 is: 23,466.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.86 : 32,278.01 = 17,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.86/32,278.01 = 17,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.86x = 32,278.01 × 17,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.86x = 549,031,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,031,167.48/23,396.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.02

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