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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.70, 34,672.05 and 17,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.70, 34,672.05 and 17,282.70 is: 25,924.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.70 : 34,672.05 = 17,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.70/34,672.05 = 17,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.70x = 34,672.05 × 17,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.70x = 599,226,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,226,638.54/23,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,924.05

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