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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,153.32, 34,693.48 and 17,901.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,153.32, 34,693.48 and 17,901.14 is: 26,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,153.32 : 34,693.48 = 17,901.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,153.32/34,693.48 = 17,901.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,153.32x = 34,693.48 × 17,901.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,153.32x = 621,052,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,052,842.57/23,153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,823.49

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