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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,095.56, 31,884.12 and 17,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,095.56, 31,884.12 and 17,778.72 is: 24,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,095.56 : 31,884.12 = 17,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,095.56/31,884.12 = 17,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,095.56x = 31,884.12 × 17,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,095.56x = 566,858,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,858,841.93/23,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.06

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