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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674, 32,670.12 and 17,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674, 32,670.12 and 17,398.12 is: 24,009.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674 : 32,670.12 = 17,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674/32,670.12 = 17,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674x = 32,670.12 × 17,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674x = 568,398,668.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,398,668.17/23,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.41

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