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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,299.82, 34,915.17 and 17,113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,299.82, 34,915.17 and 17,113.58 is: 25,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,299.82 : 34,915.17 = 17,113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,299.82/34,915.17 = 17,113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,299.82x = 34,915.17 × 17,113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,299.82x = 597,523,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,523,479.28/23,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,644.98

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