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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.77, 34,944.08 and 17,457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.77, 34,944.08 and 17,457.09 is: 26,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.77 : 34,944.08 = 17,457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.77/34,944.08 = 17,457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.77x = 34,944.08 × 17,457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.77x = 610,021,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,021,862.24/23,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,198.32

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