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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,403.65, 32,287.35 and 17,016.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,403.65, 32,287.35 and 17,016.23 is: 23,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,403.65 : 32,287.35 = 17,016.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,403.65/32,287.35 = 17,016.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,403.65x = 32,287.35 × 17,016.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,403.65x = 549,408,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,408,973.69/23,403.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.35

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