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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.51, 32,614.16 and 17,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.51, 32,614.16 and 17,628.86 is: 24,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.51 : 32,614.16 = 17,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.51/32,614.16 = 17,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.51x = 32,614.16 × 17,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.51x = 574,950,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,950,209.44/23,607.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,354.55

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