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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.84, 32,516.52 and 17,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.84, 32,516.52 and 17,599.92 is: 24,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.84 : 32,516.52 = 17,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.84/32,516.52 = 17,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.84x = 32,516.52 × 17,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.84x = 572,288,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,288,150.68/23,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.41

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