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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.13, 34,446.74 and 17,190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.13, 34,446.74 and 17,190.09 is: 25,735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.13 : 34,446.74 = 17,190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.13/34,446.74 = 17,190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.13x = 34,446.74 × 17,190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.13x = 592,142,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,142,474.86/23,009.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,735.11

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