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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.46, 32,526.99 and 17,547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.46, 32,526.99 and 17,547.63 is: 24,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.46 : 32,526.99 = 17,547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.46/32,526.99 = 17,547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.46x = 32,526.99 × 17,547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.46x = 570,771,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,771,585.53/23,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.55

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