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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.52, 34,952.70 and 17,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.52, 34,952.70 and 17,462.84 is: 26,206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.52 : 34,952.70 = 17,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.52/34,952.70 = 17,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.52x = 34,952.70 × 17,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.52x = 610,373,407.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,373,407.67/23,290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.95

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