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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,129.15, 34,657.39 and 17,877.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,129.15, 34,657.39 and 17,877.02 is: 26,787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,129.15 : 34,657.39 = 17,877.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,129.15/34,657.39 = 17,877.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,129.15x = 34,657.39 × 17,877.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,129.15x = 619,570,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,570,591.51/23,129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,787.43

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