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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.87, 31,889.85 and 17,086.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.87, 31,889.85 and 17,086.85 is: 23,560.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.87 : 31,889.85 = 17,086.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.87/31,889.85 = 17,086.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.87x = 31,889.85 × 17,086.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.87x = 544,896,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,896,924.02/23,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.19

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