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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.68, 34,854.90 and 17,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.68, 34,854.90 and 17,308.60 is: 25,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.68 : 34,854.90 = 17,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.68/34,854.90 = 17,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.68x = 34,854.90 × 17,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.68x = 603,289,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,289,522.14/23,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938.25

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