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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.27, 32,584.48 and 17,631.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.27, 32,584.48 and 17,631.57 is: 24,333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.27 : 32,584.48 = 17,631.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.27/32,584.48 = 17,631.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.27x = 32,584.48 × 17,631.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.27x = 574,515,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,515,495.95/23,610.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,333.29

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