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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,589.18, 32,515.29 and 17,905.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,589.18, 32,515.29 and 17,905.41 is: 24,680.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,589.18 : 32,515.29 = 17,905.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,589.18/32,515.29 = 17,905.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,589.18x = 32,515.29 × 17,905.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,589.18x = 582,199,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,199,598.72/23,589.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.79

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