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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,069.16, 34,603.74 and 17,811.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,069.16, 34,603.74 and 17,811.83 is: 26,717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069.16 : 34,603.74 = 17,811.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069.16/34,603.74 = 17,811.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069.16x = 34,603.74 × 17,811.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069.16x = 616,356,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,356,020.75/23,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.75

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