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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.77, 32,539.96 and 17,616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.77, 32,539.96 and 17,616.88 is: 24,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.77 : 32,539.96 = 17,616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.77/32,539.96 = 17,616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.77x = 32,539.96 × 17,616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.77x = 573,252,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,252,570.52/23,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.87

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