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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.81, 32,575.95 and 17,239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.81, 32,575.95 and 17,239.23 is: 23,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.81 : 32,575.95 = 17,239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.81/32,575.95 = 17,239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.81x = 32,575.95 × 17,239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.81x = 561,584,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,584,294.52/23,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,775.99

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