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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.78, 34,600.41 and 17,822.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.78, 34,600.41 and 17,822.64 is: 26,663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.78 : 34,600.41 = 17,822.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.78/34,600.41 = 17,822.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.78x = 34,600.41 × 17,822.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.78x = 616,670,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,670,651.28/23,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,663.63

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