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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.20, 32,599.58 and 17,642.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.20, 32,599.58 and 17,642.50 is: 24,348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.20 : 32,599.58 = 17,642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.20/32,599.58 = 17,642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.20x = 32,599.58 × 17,642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.20x = 575,138,090.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,138,090.15/23,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.39

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