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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.74, 32,957.84 and 17,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.74, 32,957.84 and 17,886.94 is: 24,702.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.74 : 32,957.84 = 17,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.74/32,957.84 = 17,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.74x = 32,957.84 × 17,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.74x = 589,514,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,514,906.61/23,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.34

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