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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.26, 32,959.91 and 17,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.26, 32,959.91 and 17,888.46 is: 24,704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.26 : 32,959.91 = 17,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.26/32,959.91 = 17,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.26x = 32,959.91 × 17,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.26x = 589,601,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,601,942.20/23,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.41

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