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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.60, 32,253.62 and 17,420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.60, 32,253.62 and 17,420.76 is: 24,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.60 : 32,253.62 = 17,420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.60/32,253.62 = 17,420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.60x = 32,253.62 × 17,420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.60x = 561,882,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,882,573.15/23,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.51

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