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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.73, 32,641.92 and 17,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.73, 32,641.92 and 17,673.12 is: 24,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.73 : 32,641.92 = 17,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.73/32,641.92 = 17,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.73x = 32,641.92 × 17,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.73x = 576,884,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,884,569.19/23,651.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.80

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