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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,030.67, 31,785.39 and 17,079.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,030.67, 31,785.39 and 17,079.33 is: 23,571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,030.67 : 31,785.39 = 17,079.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,030.67/31,785.39 = 17,079.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,030.67x = 31,785.39 × 17,079.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,030.67x = 542,873,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,873,164.99/23,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.75

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