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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.67, 32,801.93 and 17,742.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.67, 32,801.93 and 17,742.99 is: 24,495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.67 : 32,801.93 = 17,742.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.67/32,801.93 = 17,742.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.67x = 32,801.93 × 17,742.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.67x = 582,004,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,004,315.97/23,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.47

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