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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.74, 32,647.44 and 17,677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.74, 32,647.44 and 17,677.12 is: 24,396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.74 : 32,647.44 = 17,677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.74/32,647.44 = 17,677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.74x = 32,647.44 × 17,677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.74x = 577,112,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,112,714.57/23,655.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.31

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