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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,283.27, 34,941.83 and 17,455.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,283.27, 34,941.83 and 17,455.59 is: 26,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,283.27 : 34,941.83 = 17,455.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,283.27/34,941.83 = 17,455.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,283.27x = 34,941.83 × 17,455.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,283.27x = 609,930,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,930,171.05/23,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.07

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