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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.67, 32,800.55 and 17,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.67, 32,800.55 and 17,741.99 is: 24,494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.67 : 32,800.55 = 17,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.67/32,800.55 = 17,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.67x = 32,800.55 × 17,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.67x = 581,946,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,946,777.38/23,758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.09

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