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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.63, 32,508.78 and 17,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.63, 32,508.78 and 17,445.90 is: 24,068.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.63 : 32,508.78 = 17,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.63/32,508.78 = 17,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.63x = 32,508.78 × 17,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.63x = 567,144,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,144,925.00/23,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,068.66

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