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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,879.65, 32,964.58 and 17,506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,879.65, 32,964.58 and 17,506.25 is: 24,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,879.65 : 32,964.58 = 17,506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,879.65/32,964.58 = 17,506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,879.65x = 32,964.58 × 17,506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,879.65x = 577,086,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,086,276.63/23,879.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.45

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