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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.97, 32,657.19 and 17,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.97, 32,657.19 and 17,684.27 is: 24,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.97 : 32,657.19 = 17,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.97/32,657.19 = 17,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.97x = 32,657.19 × 17,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.97x = 577,518,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,518,565.40/23,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.01

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