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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.53, 32,444.71 and 17,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.53, 32,444.71 and 17,095.03 is: 23,622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.53 : 32,444.71 = 17,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.53/32,444.71 = 17,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.53x = 32,444.71 × 17,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.53x = 554,643,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,643,349.44/23,479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.43

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