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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.76, 34,915.08 and 17,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.76, 34,915.08 and 17,113.52 is: 25,644.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.76 : 34,915.08 = 17,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.76/34,915.08 = 17,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.76x = 34,915.08 × 17,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.76x = 597,519,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,519,659.74/23,299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.89

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