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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,030.43, 31,740.33 and 17,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,030.43, 31,740.33 and 17,326.44 is: 23,879.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,030.43 : 31,740.33 = 17,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,030.43/31,740.33 = 17,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,030.43x = 31,740.33 × 17,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,030.43x = 549,946,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,946,923.33/23,030.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.14

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