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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.47, 32,653.74 and 17,681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.47, 32,653.74 and 17,681.77 is: 24,402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.47 : 32,653.74 = 17,681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.47/32,653.74 = 17,681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.47x = 32,653.74 × 17,681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.47x = 577,375,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,375,920.32/23,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.55

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