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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.65, 34,655.14 and 17,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.65, 34,655.14 and 17,875.52 is: 26,785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.65 : 34,655.14 = 17,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.65/34,655.14 = 17,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.65x = 34,655.14 × 17,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.65x = 619,478,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,478,429.18/23,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,785.19

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