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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,650.41, 32,639.89 and 17,671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,650.41, 32,639.89 and 17,671.70 is: 24,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,650.41 : 32,639.89 = 17,671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,650.41/32,639.89 = 17,671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,650.41x = 32,639.89 × 17,671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,650.41x = 576,802,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,802,407.95/23,650.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.68

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