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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.52, 32,629.80 and 17,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.52, 32,629.80 and 17,651 is: 24,374.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.52 : 32,629.80 = 17,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.52/32,629.80 = 17,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.52x = 32,629.80 × 17,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.52x = 575,948,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,948,599.80/23,629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,374.11

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