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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,001.66, 34,464.18 and 17,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,001.66, 34,464.18 and 17,448.48 is: 26,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,001.66 : 34,464.18 = 17,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,001.66/34,464.18 = 17,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,001.66x = 34,464.18 × 17,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,001.66x = 601,347,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,347,555.45/23,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,143.66

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