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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.12, 31,961.40 and 17,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.12, 31,961.40 and 17,834.72 is: 24,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.12 : 31,961.40 = 17,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.12/31,961.40 = 17,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.12x = 31,961.40 × 17,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.12x = 570,022,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,022,619.81/23,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.88

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