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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.97, 32,596.48 and 17,640.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.97, 32,596.48 and 17,640.26 is: 24,345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.97 : 32,596.48 = 17,640.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.97/32,596.48 = 17,640.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.97x = 32,596.48 × 17,640.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.97x = 575,010,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,010,131.10/23,618.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.27

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