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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.46, 32,372.84 and 17,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.46, 32,372.84 and 17,793.30 is: 24,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.46 : 32,372.84 = 17,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.46/32,372.84 = 17,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.46x = 32,372.84 × 17,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.46x = 576,019,653.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,019,653.97/23,464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.60

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