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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.28, 31,675.83 and 17,030.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.28, 31,675.83 and 17,030.68 is: 23,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.28 : 31,675.83 = 17,030.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.28/31,675.83 = 17,030.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.28x = 31,675.83 × 17,030.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.28x = 539,460,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,460,924.46/23,010.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.34

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