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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.54, 32,519.40 and 17,632.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.54, 32,519.40 and 17,632.74 is: 24,286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.54 : 32,519.40 = 17,632.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.54/32,519.40 = 17,632.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.54x = 32,519.40 × 17,632.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.54x = 573,406,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,406,125.16/23,610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.02

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