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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,298.98, 34,913.90 and 17,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,298.98, 34,913.90 and 17,112.74 is: 25,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,298.98 : 34,913.90 = 17,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,298.98/34,913.90 = 17,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,298.98x = 34,913.90 × 17,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,298.98x = 597,472,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,472,361.30/23,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.72

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