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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,778.33, 32,790.12 and 17,405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,778.33, 32,790.12 and 17,405.96 is: 24,002.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778.33 : 32,790.12 = 17,405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778.33/32,790.12 = 17,405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778.33x = 32,790.12 × 17,405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778.33x = 570,743,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,743,287.89/23,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,002.67

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