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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.70, 34,793.55 and 17,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.70, 34,793.55 and 17,290.80 is: 25,936.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.70 : 34,793.55 = 17,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.70/34,793.55 = 17,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.70x = 34,793.55 × 17,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.70x = 601,608,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,608,314.34/23,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.20

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