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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.30, 32,566.21 and 17,639.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.30, 32,566.21 and 17,639.87 is: 24,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.30 : 32,566.21 = 17,639.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.30/32,566.21 = 17,639.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.30x = 32,566.21 × 17,639.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.30x = 574,463,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,463,503.86/23,618.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.82

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