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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.73, 32,505.49 and 17,591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.73, 32,505.49 and 17,591.93 is: 24,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.73 : 32,505.49 = 17,591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.73/32,505.49 = 17,591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.73x = 32,505.49 × 17,591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.73x = 571,834,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,834,098.19/23,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.49

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