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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,091.89, 31,849.98 and 17,653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,091.89, 31,849.98 and 17,653.25 is: 24,348.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,091.89 : 31,849.98 = 17,653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,091.89/31,849.98 = 17,653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,091.89x = 31,849.98 × 17,653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,091.89x = 562,255,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,255,760.35/23,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.62

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