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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,011.28, 31,766.27 and 17,348.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,011.28, 31,766.27 and 17,348.33 is: 23,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,011.28 : 31,766.27 = 17,348.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,011.28/31,766.27 = 17,348.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,011.28x = 31,766.27 × 17,348.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,011.28x = 551,091,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,091,648.09/23,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,948.76

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