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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.72, 32,643.03 and 17,674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.72, 32,643.03 and 17,674.01 is: 24,391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.72 : 32,643.03 = 17,674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.72/32,643.03 = 17,674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.72x = 32,643.03 × 17,674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.72x = 576,933,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,933,075.44/23,652.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.83

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