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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.27, 32,528.22 and 17,905.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.27, 32,528.22 and 17,905.59 is: 24,700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.27 : 32,528.22 = 17,905.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.27/32,528.22 = 17,905.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.27x = 32,528.22 × 17,905.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.27x = 582,436,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,436,970.75/23,580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.18

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