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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,157.36, 34,752.65 and 17,329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,157.36, 34,752.65 and 17,329.41 is: 26,006.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,157.36 : 34,752.65 = 17,329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,157.36/34,752.65 = 17,329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,157.36x = 34,752.65 × 17,329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,157.36x = 602,242,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,242,833.79/23,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.54

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