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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.97, 31,807.59 and 22,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.97, 31,807.59 and 22,797.47 is: 31,516.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.97 : 31,807.59 = 22,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.97/31,807.59 = 22,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.97x = 31,807.59 × 22,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.97x = 725,132,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,132,419.76/23,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,516.58

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