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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,420.91, 32,324.70 and 17,411.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,420.91, 32,324.70 and 17,411.07 is: 24,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,420.91 : 32,324.70 = 17,411.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,420.91/32,324.70 = 17,411.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,420.91x = 32,324.70 × 17,411.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,420.91x = 562,807,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,807,614.43/23,420.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.13

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