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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.84, 34,442.82 and 17,482.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.84, 34,442.82 and 17,482.23 is: 26,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.84 : 34,442.82 = 17,482.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.84/34,442.82 = 17,482.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.84x = 34,442.82 × 17,482.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.84x = 602,137,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,137,301.09/23,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,172.10

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