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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,128.59, 34,656.54 and 17,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,128.59, 34,656.54 and 17,876.46 is: 26,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,128.59 : 34,656.54 = 17,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,128.59/34,656.54 = 17,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,128.59x = 34,656.54 × 17,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,128.59x = 619,536,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,536,121.09/23,128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,786.60

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