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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.97, 34,530.81 and 17,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.97, 34,530.81 and 17,415.02 is: 26,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.97 : 34,530.81 = 17,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.97/34,530.81 = 17,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.97x = 34,530.81 × 17,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.97x = 601,354,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,354,573.55/23,041.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.23

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