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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.08, 32,591.11 and 17,636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.08, 32,591.11 and 17,636.37 is: 24,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.08 : 32,591.11 = 17,636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.08/32,591.11 = 17,636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.08x = 32,591.11 × 17,636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.08x = 574,788,741.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,788,741.43/23,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.90

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