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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,141.94, 34,676.52 and 17,889.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,141.94, 34,676.52 and 17,889.78 is: 26,806.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,141.94 : 34,676.52 = 17,889.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,141.94/34,676.52 = 17,889.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,141.94x = 34,676.52 × 17,889.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,141.94x = 620,355,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,355,313.97/23,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.54

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