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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.95, 32,527.64 and 17,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.95, 32,527.64 and 17,548.12 is: 24,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.95 : 32,527.64 = 17,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.95/32,527.64 = 17,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.95x = 32,527.64 × 17,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.95x = 570,798,767.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,798,767.40/23,570.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.20

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