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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,049.59, 34,511.43 and 17,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,049.59, 34,511.43 and 17,410.73 is: 26,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,049.59 : 34,511.43 = 17,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,049.59/34,511.43 = 17,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,049.59x = 34,511.43 × 17,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,049.59x = 600,869,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,869,189.64/23,049.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.54

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