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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.36, 32,628.62 and 17,642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.36, 32,628.62 and 17,642.66 is: 24,370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.36 : 32,628.62 = 17,642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.36/32,628.62 = 17,642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.36x = 32,628.62 × 17,642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.36x = 575,655,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,655,529.89/23,621.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.13

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