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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,646.90, 32,605.20 and 17,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,646.90, 32,605.20 and 17,668.02 is: 24,361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,646.90 : 32,605.20 = 17,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,646.90/32,605.20 = 17,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,646.90x = 32,605.20 × 17,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,646.90x = 576,069,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,069,325.70/23,646.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.30

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