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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.18, 32,519.40 and 17,908.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.18, 32,519.40 and 17,908.44 is: 24,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.18 : 32,519.40 = 17,908.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.18/32,519.40 = 17,908.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.18x = 32,519.40 × 17,908.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.18x = 582,371,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,371,723.74/23,592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.95

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