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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,803.62, 32,815.54 and 17,077.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,803.62, 32,815.54 and 17,077.98 is: 23,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,803.62 : 32,815.54 = 17,077.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,803.62/32,815.54 = 17,077.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,803.62x = 32,815.54 × 17,077.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,803.62x = 560,423,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,423,135.81/23,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.61

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