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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.92, 32,276.44 and 17,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.92, 32,276.44 and 17,013.60 is: 23,470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.92 : 32,276.44 = 17,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.92/32,276.44 = 17,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.92x = 32,276.44 × 17,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.92x = 549,138,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,138,439.58/23,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,470.54

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