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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,865.51, 32,958.87 and 17,887.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,865.51, 32,958.87 and 17,887.71 is: 24,703.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,865.51 : 32,958.87 = 17,887.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,865.51/32,958.87 = 17,887.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,865.51x = 32,958.87 × 17,887.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,865.51x = 589,558,708.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,558,708.49/23,865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.38

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