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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.94, 32,430.65 and 17,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.94, 32,430.65 and 17,499.24 is: 24,172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.94 : 32,430.65 = 17,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.94/32,430.65 = 17,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.94x = 32,430.65 × 17,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.94x = 567,511,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,511,640.21/23,477.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.12

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