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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.61, 32,647.05 and 17,676.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.61, 32,647.05 and 17,676.90 is: 24,395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.61 : 32,647.05 = 17,676.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.61/32,647.05 = 17,676.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.61x = 32,647.05 × 17,676.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.61x = 577,098,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,098,638.15/23,655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.85

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