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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,543.92, 32,511.68 and 17,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,543.92, 32,511.68 and 17,565.20 is: 24,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,543.92 : 32,511.68 = 17,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,543.92/32,511.68 = 17,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,543.92x = 32,511.68 × 17,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,543.92x = 571,074,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,074,161.54/23,543.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.70

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