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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.52, 32,556.89 and 17,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.52, 32,556.89 and 17,633.12 is: 24,313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.52 : 32,556.89 = 17,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.52/32,556.89 = 17,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.52x = 32,556.89 × 17,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.52x = 574,079,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,079,429.50/23,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.53

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