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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.68, 32,620.84 and 17,961.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.68, 32,620.84 and 17,961.18 is: 24,789.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.68 : 32,620.84 = 17,961.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.68/32,620.84 = 17,961.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.68x = 32,620.84 × 17,961.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.68x = 585,908,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,908,778.99/23,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,789.17

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