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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,540.93, 32,515.22 and 17,598.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,540.93, 32,515.22 and 17,598.97 is: 24,308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,540.93 : 32,515.22 = 17,598.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,540.93/32,515.22 = 17,598.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,540.93x = 32,515.22 × 17,598.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,540.93x = 572,234,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,234,465.96/23,540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.07

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