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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.46, 32,370.08 and 17,791.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.46, 32,370.08 and 17,791.30 is: 24,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.46 : 32,370.08 = 17,791.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.46/32,370.08 = 17,791.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.46x = 32,370.08 × 17,791.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.46x = 575,905,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,905,804.30/23,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.84

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