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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,105.20, 34,657.80 and 17,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,105.20, 34,657.80 and 17,273.20 is: 25,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,105.20 : 34,657.80 = 17,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,105.20/34,657.80 = 17,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,105.20x = 34,657.80 × 17,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,105.20x = 598,651,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,651,110.96/23,105.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,909.80

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