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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.18, 34,982.37 and 17,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.18, 34,982.37 and 17,106.84 is: 25,667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.18 : 34,982.37 = 17,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.18/34,982.37 = 17,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.18x = 34,982.37 × 17,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.18x = 598,437,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,437,806.41/23,315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,667.31

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