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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.31, 31,885.65 and 17,984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.31, 31,885.65 and 17,984.67 is: 24,825.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.31 : 31,885.65 = 17,984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.31/31,885.65 = 17,984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.31x = 31,885.65 × 17,984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.31x = 573,452,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,452,892.99/23,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.54

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