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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.21, 32,585.64 and 17,935.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.21, 32,585.64 and 17,935.63 is: 24,753.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.21 : 32,585.64 = 17,935.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.21/32,585.64 = 17,935.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.21x = 32,585.64 × 17,935.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.21x = 584,443,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,443,982.35/23,610.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,753.87

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