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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,128.21, 34,655.98 and 17,876.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,128.21, 34,655.98 and 17,876.08 is: 26,786.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,128.21 : 34,655.98 = 17,876.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,128.21/34,655.98 = 17,876.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,128.21x = 34,655.98 × 17,876.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,128.21x = 619,513,103.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,513,103.11/23,128.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,786.04

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