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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.80, 32,343.60 and 17,765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.80, 32,343.60 and 17,765.20 is: 24,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.80 : 32,343.60 = 17,765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.80/32,343.60 = 17,765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.80x = 32,343.60 × 17,765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.80x = 574,590,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,590,522.72/23,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.92

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