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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.08, 32,593.87 and 17,638.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.08, 32,593.87 and 17,638.37 is: 24,342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.08 : 32,593.87 = 17,638.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.08/32,593.87 = 17,638.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.08x = 32,593.87 × 17,638.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.08x = 574,902,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,902,738.79/23,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,342.67

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