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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,082.68, 31,845.53 and 17,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,082.68, 31,845.53 and 17,706.08 is: 24,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,082.68 : 31,845.53 = 17,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,082.68/31,845.53 = 17,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,082.68x = 31,845.53 × 17,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,082.68x = 563,859,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,859,625.70/23,082.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.82

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