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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.97, 34,589.96 and 17,802.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.97, 34,589.96 and 17,802.65 is: 26,703.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.97 : 34,589.96 = 17,802.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.97/34,589.96 = 17,802.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.97x = 34,589.96 × 17,802.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.97x = 615,792,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,792,689.43/23,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,703.97

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