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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.97, 32,658.57 and 17,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.97, 32,658.57 and 17,685.27 is: 24,407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.97 : 32,658.57 = 17,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.97/32,658.57 = 17,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.97x = 32,658.57 × 17,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.97x = 577,575,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,575,628.26/23,663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.39

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