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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,084.76, 31,872.06 and 17,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,084.76, 31,872.06 and 17,769.72 is: 24,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,084.76 : 31,872.06 = 17,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,084.76/31,872.06 = 17,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,084.76x = 31,872.06 × 17,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,084.76x = 566,357,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,357,582.02/23,084.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.83

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