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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.91, 32,569.80 and 17,642.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.91, 32,569.80 and 17,642.49 is: 24,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.91 : 32,569.80 = 17,642.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.91/32,569.80 = 17,642.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.91x = 32,569.80 × 17,642.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.91x = 574,612,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,612,370.80/23,620.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.43

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