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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,295.79, 34,897.11 and 17,024.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,295.79, 34,897.11 and 17,024.77 is: 25,503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,295.79 : 34,897.11 = 17,024.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,295.79/34,897.11 = 17,024.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,295.79x = 34,897.11 × 17,024.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,295.79x = 594,115,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,115,271.41/23,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,503.12

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