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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.74, 31,763.66 and 17,618.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.74, 31,763.66 and 17,618.67 is: 24,325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.74 : 31,763.66 = 17,618.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.74/31,763.66 = 17,618.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.74x = 31,763.66 × 17,618.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.74x = 559,633,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,633,443.53/23,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.82

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