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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.74, 32,650.20 and 17,679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.74, 32,650.20 and 17,679.12 is: 24,399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.74 : 32,650.20 = 17,679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.74/32,650.20 = 17,679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.74x = 32,650.20 × 17,679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.74x = 577,226,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,226,803.82/23,657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.07

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