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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.60, 34,908.90 and 17,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.60, 34,908.90 and 17,076.10 is: 25,614.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.60 : 34,908.90 = 17,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.60/34,908.90 = 17,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.60x = 34,908.90 × 17,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.60x = 596,107,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,107,867.29/23,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,614.15

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