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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.06, 32,344.68 and 23,169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.06, 32,344.68 and 23,169.86 is: 31,767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.06 : 32,344.68 = 23,169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.06/32,344.68 = 23,169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.06x = 32,344.68 × 23,169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.06x = 749,421,707.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,421,707.34/23,591.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,767.19

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