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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.47, 34,487.98 and 17,739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.47, 34,487.98 and 17,739.15 is: 26,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.47 : 34,487.98 = 17,739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.47/34,487.98 = 17,739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.47x = 34,487.98 × 17,739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.47x = 611,787,582.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,787,582.99/23,022.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,573.50

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