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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.46, 32,376.98 and 17,796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.46, 32,376.98 and 17,796.31 is: 24,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.46 : 32,376.98 = 17,796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.46/32,376.98 = 17,796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.46x = 32,376.98 × 17,796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.46x = 576,190,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,190,736.49/23,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.76

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