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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.26, 34,827.98 and 17,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.26, 34,827.98 and 17,674.81 is: 26,493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.26 : 34,827.98 = 17,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.26/34,827.98 = 17,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.26x = 34,827.98 × 17,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.26x = 615,577,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,577,753.74/23,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.26

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