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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.99, 32,585.46 and 17,632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.99, 32,585.46 and 17,632.28 is: 24,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.99 : 32,585.46 = 17,632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.99/32,585.46 = 17,632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.99x = 32,585.46 × 17,632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.99x = 574,555,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,555,885.88/23,610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,334.26

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