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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.29, 34,507.22 and 17,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.29, 34,507.22 and 17,751.96 is: 26,592.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.29 : 34,507.22 = 17,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.29/34,507.22 = 17,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.29x = 34,507.22 × 17,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.29x = 612,570,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,570,700.39/23,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,592.71

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