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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,456.20, 32,368.26 and 17,857.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,456.20, 32,368.26 and 17,857.48 is: 24,642.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,456.20 : 32,368.26 = 17,857.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,456.20/32,368.26 = 17,857.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,456.20x = 32,368.26 × 17,857.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,456.20x = 578,015,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,015,555.58/23,456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.34

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