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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.15, 34,951.20 and 17,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.15, 34,951.20 and 17,065.02 is: 25,610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.15 : 34,951.20 = 17,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.15/34,951.20 = 17,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.15x = 34,951.20 × 17,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.15x = 596,442,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,442,927.02/23,289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,610.33

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