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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.18, 31,946.73 and 17,210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.18, 31,946.73 and 17,210.90 is: 23,732.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.18 : 31,946.73 = 17,210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.18/31,946.73 = 17,210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.18x = 31,946.73 × 17,210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.18x = 549,831,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,831,975.36/23,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.20

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