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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.77, 32,538.58 and 17,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.77, 32,538.58 and 17,615.88 is: 24,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.77 : 32,538.58 = 17,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.77/32,538.58 = 17,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.77x = 32,538.58 × 17,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.77x = 573,195,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,195,676.61/23,557.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.49

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