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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.35, 34,409.91 and 17,290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.35, 34,409.91 and 17,290.91 is: 25,837.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.35 : 34,409.91 = 17,290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.35/34,409.91 = 17,290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.35x = 34,409.91 × 17,290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.35x = 594,978,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,978,614.12/23,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,837.91

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