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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,017.78, 34,495.17 and 17,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,017.78, 34,495.17 and 17,390.82 is: 26,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,017.78 : 34,495.17 = 17,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,017.78/34,495.17 = 17,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,017.78x = 34,495.17 × 17,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,017.78x = 599,899,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,899,454.30/23,017.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.44

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