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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.48, 32,282.85 and 17,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.48, 32,282.85 and 17,043.11 is: 23,497.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.48 : 32,282.85 = 17,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.48/32,282.85 = 17,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.48x = 32,282.85 × 17,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.48x = 550,200,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,200,187.22/23,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.28

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