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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.41, 32,512.37 and 17,565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.41, 32,512.37 and 17,565.69 is: 24,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.41 : 32,512.37 = 17,565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.41/32,512.37 = 17,565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.41x = 32,512.37 × 17,565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.41x = 571,102,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,102,124.76/23,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.38

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