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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.75, 32,953.70 and 17,883.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.75, 32,953.70 and 17,883.95 is: 24,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.75 : 32,953.70 = 17,883.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.75/32,953.70 = 17,883.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.75x = 32,953.70 × 17,883.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.75x = 589,342,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,342,203.06/23,861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.20

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