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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,085.02, 31,868.90 and 17,969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,085.02, 31,868.90 and 17,969.27 is: 24,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,085.02 : 31,868.90 = 17,969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,085.02/31,868.90 = 17,969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,085.02x = 31,868.90 × 17,969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,085.02x = 572,660,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,660,619.51/23,085.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.60

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