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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.80, 34,615.15 and 17,819.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.80, 34,615.15 and 17,819.50 is: 26,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.80 : 34,615.15 = 17,819.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.80/34,615.15 = 17,819.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.80x = 34,615.15 × 17,819.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.80x = 616,824,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,824,665.43/23,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,729.21

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