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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,455.20, 32,366.88 and 17,856.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,455.20, 32,366.88 and 17,856.48 is: 24,640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,455.20 : 32,366.88 = 17,856.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,455.20/32,366.88 = 17,856.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,455.20x = 32,366.88 × 17,856.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,455.20x = 577,958,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,958,545.38/23,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.96

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