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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,190.12, 34,741.44 and 17,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,190.12, 34,741.44 and 17,970.48 is: 26,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,190.12 : 34,741.44 = 17,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,190.12/34,741.44 = 17,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,190.12x = 34,741.44 × 17,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,190.12x = 624,320,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,320,352.69/23,190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,921.83

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