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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,542.91, 32,510.30 and 17,564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,542.91, 32,510.30 and 17,564.19 is: 24,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,542.91 : 32,510.30 = 17,564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,542.91/32,510.30 = 17,564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,542.91x = 32,510.30 × 17,564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,542.91x = 571,016,998.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,016,998.34/23,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.31

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