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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,167.68, 31,946.04 and 17,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,167.68, 31,946.04 and 17,210.40 is: 23,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,167.68 : 31,946.04 = 17,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,167.68/31,946.04 = 17,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,167.68x = 31,946.04 × 17,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,167.68x = 549,804,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,804,126.82/23,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.51

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