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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,082.96, 34,624.46 and 17,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,082.96, 34,624.46 and 17,825.66 is: 26,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,082.96 : 34,624.46 = 17,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,082.96/34,624.46 = 17,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,082.96x = 34,624.46 × 17,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,082.96x = 617,203,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,203,589.39/23,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.49

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