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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.93, 32,686.45 and 17,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.93, 32,686.45 and 17,296.36 is: 23,877.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.93 : 32,686.45 = 17,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.93/32,686.45 = 17,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.93x = 32,686.45 × 17,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.93x = 565,356,356.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,356,356.41/23,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,877.95

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