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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.63, 34,762.21 and 17,930.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.63, 34,762.21 and 17,930.57 is: 26,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.63 : 34,762.21 = 17,930.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.63/34,762.21 = 17,930.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.63x = 34,762.21 × 17,930.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.63x = 623,306,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,306,121.98/23,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,825.44

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