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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.74, 32,652.72 and 17,680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.74, 32,652.72 and 17,680.86 is: 24,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.74 : 32,652.72 = 17,680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.74/32,652.72 = 17,680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.74x = 32,652.72 × 17,680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.74x = 577,328,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,328,170.94/23,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.29

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