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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.37, 34,828.25 and 17,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.37, 34,828.25 and 17,297.76 is: 25,866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.37 : 34,828.25 = 17,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.37/34,828.25 = 17,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.37x = 34,828.25 × 17,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.37x = 602,450,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,450,709.72/23,290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,866.94

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