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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.19, 34,744.83 and 17,899.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.19, 34,744.83 and 17,899.35 is: 26,864.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.19 : 34,744.83 = 17,899.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.19/34,744.83 = 17,899.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.19x = 34,744.83 × 17,899.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.19x = 621,909,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,909,872.86/23,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.14

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