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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,050.62, 31,767.75 and 16,752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,050.62, 31,767.75 and 16,752.06 is: 23,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,050.62 : 31,767.75 = 16,752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,050.62/31,767.75 = 16,752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,050.62x = 31,767.75 × 16,752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,050.62x = 532,175,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,175,254.07/23,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,087.24

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