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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.90, 31,778.73 and 17,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.90, 31,778.73 and 17,711.46 is: 24,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.90 : 31,778.73 = 17,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.90/31,778.73 = 17,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.90x = 31,778.73 × 17,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.90x = 562,847,705.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,847,705.25/23,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.30

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