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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.87, 32,650.16 and 17,679.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.87, 32,650.16 and 17,679.15 is: 24,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.87 : 32,650.16 = 17,679.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.87/32,650.16 = 17,679.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.87x = 32,650.16 × 17,679.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.87x = 577,226,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,226,987.77/23,657.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.95

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