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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.98, 32,617.28 and 17,695.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.98, 32,617.28 and 17,695.87 is: 24,405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.98 : 32,617.28 = 17,695.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.98/32,617.28 = 17,695.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.98x = 32,617.28 × 17,695.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.98x = 577,191,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,191,109.33/23,649.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.57

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