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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.76, 34,743.99 and 17,934.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.76, 34,743.99 and 17,934.77 is: 26,874.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.76 : 34,743.99 = 17,934.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.76/34,743.99 = 17,934.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.76x = 34,743.99 × 17,934.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.76x = 623,125,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,125,327.33/23,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,874.19

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