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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.79, 34,542.27 and 17,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.79, 34,542.27 and 17,221.26 is: 25,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.79 : 34,542.27 = 17,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.79/34,542.27 = 17,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.79x = 34,542.27 × 17,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.79x = 594,861,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,861,412.66/23,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,832.33

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