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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,539.91, 32,506.16 and 17,561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,539.91, 32,506.16 and 17,561.19 is: 24,250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,539.91 : 32,506.16 = 17,561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,539.91/32,506.16 = 17,561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,539.91x = 32,506.16 × 17,561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,539.91x = 570,846,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,846,764.12/23,539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.17

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