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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.78, 31,765.58 and 17,347.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.78, 31,765.58 and 17,347.83 is: 23,948.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.78 : 31,765.58 = 17,347.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.78/31,765.58 = 17,347.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.78x = 31,765.58 × 17,347.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.78x = 551,063,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,063,794.95/23,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,948.07

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