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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.09, 34,519.68 and 17,416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.09, 34,519.68 and 17,416.23 is: 26,076.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.09 : 34,519.68 = 17,416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.09/34,519.68 = 17,416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.09x = 34,519.68 × 17,416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.09x = 601,202,686.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,202,686.41/23,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.79

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