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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,139.60, 34,657.52 and 17,929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,139.60, 34,657.52 and 17,929.68 is: 26,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,139.60 : 34,657.52 = 17,929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,139.60/34,657.52 = 17,929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,139.60x = 34,657.52 × 17,929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,139.60x = 621,398,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,398,243.19/23,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,854.32

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