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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.40, 32,533.92 and 17,612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.40, 32,533.92 and 17,612.51 is: 24,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.40 : 32,533.92 = 17,612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.40/32,533.92 = 17,612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.40x = 32,533.92 × 17,612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.40x = 573,003,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,003,828.67/23,554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.83

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