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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.57, 32,594.40 and 17,955.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.57, 32,594.40 and 17,955.81 is: 24,775.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.57 : 32,594.40 = 17,955.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.57/32,594.40 = 17,955.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.57x = 32,594.40 × 17,955.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.57x = 585,258,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,258,853.46/23,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,775.41

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