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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.97, 32,650.29 and 17,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.97, 32,650.29 and 17,679.26 is: 24,399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.97 : 32,650.29 = 17,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.97/32,650.29 = 17,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.97x = 32,650.29 × 17,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.97x = 577,233,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,233,047.61/23,657.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.09

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