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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.44, 31,805.49 and 17,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.44, 31,805.49 and 17,785.36 is: 24,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.44 : 31,805.49 = 17,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.44/31,805.49 = 17,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.44x = 31,805.49 × 17,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.44x = 565,672,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,672,089.63/23,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.33

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