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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,645.84, 32,633.54 and 17,667.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,645.84, 32,633.54 and 17,667.12 is: 24,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,645.84 : 32,633.54 = 17,667.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,645.84/32,633.54 = 17,667.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,645.84x = 32,633.54 × 17,667.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,645.84x = 576,540,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,540,767.50/23,645.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.34

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