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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,097.60, 34,585.92 and 17,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,097.60, 34,585.92 and 17,907.84 is: 26,814.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,097.60 : 34,585.92 = 17,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,097.60/34,585.92 = 17,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,097.60x = 34,585.92 × 17,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,097.60x = 619,359,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,359,121.61/23,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,814.87

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