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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,594, 32,595.48 and 17,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,594, 32,595.48 and 17,615.28 is: 24,335.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,594 : 32,595.48 = 17,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,594/32,595.48 = 17,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,594x = 32,595.48 × 17,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,594x = 574,178,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,178,506.93/23,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.78

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