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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,045.91, 34,536.71 and 17,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,045.91, 34,536.71 and 17,418.96 is: 26,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,045.91 : 34,536.71 = 17,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,045.91/34,536.71 = 17,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,045.91x = 34,536.71 × 17,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,045.91x = 601,593,482.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,593,482.93/23,045.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,104.13

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