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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.16, 32,570.16 and 17,642.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.16, 32,570.16 and 17,642.76 is: 24,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.16 : 32,570.16 = 17,642.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.16/32,570.16 = 17,642.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.16x = 32,570.16 × 17,642.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.16x = 574,627,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,627,516.04/23,621.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.81

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