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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.78, 34,515.96 and 17,465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.78, 34,515.96 and 17,465.38 is: 26,203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.78 : 34,515.96 = 17,465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.78/34,515.96 = 17,465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.78x = 34,515.96 × 17,465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.78x = 602,834,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,834,357.46/23,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,203.60

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