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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.65, 32,538.41 and 17,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.65, 32,538.41 and 17,615.76 is: 24,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.65 : 32,538.41 = 17,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.65/32,538.41 = 17,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.65x = 32,538.41 × 17,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.65x = 573,188,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,188,821.34/23,557.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.32

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