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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,484.54, 32,383.35 and 17,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,484.54, 32,383.35 and 17,829.66 is: 24,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,484.54 : 32,383.35 = 17,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,484.54/32,383.35 = 17,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,484.54x = 32,383.35 × 17,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,484.54x = 577,384,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,384,120.16/23,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.71

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