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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,125.18, 34,687.72 and 17,867.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,125.18, 34,687.72 and 17,867.83 is: 26,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,125.18 : 34,687.72 = 17,867.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,125.18/34,687.72 = 17,867.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,125.18x = 34,687.72 × 17,867.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,125.18x = 619,794,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,794,065.94/23,125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,801.70

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