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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.95, 32,526.26 and 17,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.95, 32,526.26 and 17,547.12 is: 24,214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.95 : 32,526.26 = 17,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.95/32,526.26 = 17,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.95x = 32,526.26 × 17,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.95x = 570,742,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,742,109.27/23,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.82

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