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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.28, 34,598.16 and 17,821.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.28, 34,598.16 and 17,821.14 is: 26,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.28 : 34,598.16 = 17,821.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.28/34,598.16 = 17,821.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.28x = 34,598.16 × 17,821.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.28x = 616,578,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,578,653.10/23,126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.38

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