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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.78, 32,438.84 and 17,131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.78, 32,438.84 and 17,131.44 is: 23,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.78 : 32,438.84 = 17,131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.78/32,438.84 = 17,131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.78x = 32,438.84 × 17,131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.78x = 555,723,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,723,955.47/23,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.96

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