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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.18, 34,689.22 and 17,868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.18, 34,689.22 and 17,868.83 is: 26,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.18 : 34,689.22 = 17,868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.18/34,689.22 = 17,868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.18x = 34,689.22 × 17,868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.18x = 619,855,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,855,775.01/23,126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,803.21

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