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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.31, 34,691.98 and 17,900.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.31, 34,691.98 and 17,900.13 is: 26,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.31 : 34,691.98 = 17,900.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.31/34,691.98 = 17,900.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.31x = 34,691.98 × 17,900.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.31x = 620,990,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,990,951.96/23,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,821.99

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