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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.67, 32,605.65 and 17,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.67, 32,605.65 and 17,950.17 is: 24,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.67 : 32,605.65 = 17,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.67/32,605.65 = 17,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.67x = 32,605.65 × 17,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.67x = 585,276,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,276,960.46/23,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.97

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