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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,058.84, 34,556.12 and 17,431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,058.84, 34,556.12 and 17,431.88 is: 26,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058.84 : 34,556.12 = 17,431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058.84/34,556.12 = 17,431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058.84x = 34,556.12 × 17,431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058.84x = 602,377,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,377,942.54/23,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,123.51

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