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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.91, 32,571.18 and 17,643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.91, 32,571.18 and 17,643.49 is: 24,327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.91 : 32,571.18 = 17,643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.91/32,571.18 = 17,643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.91x = 32,571.18 × 17,643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.91x = 574,669,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,669,288.62/23,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.81

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