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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.47, 32,652.36 and 17,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.47, 32,652.36 and 17,680.77 is: 24,401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.47 : 32,652.36 = 17,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.47/32,652.36 = 17,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.47x = 32,652.36 × 17,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.47x = 577,318,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,318,867.12/23,659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.17

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