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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.70, 34,985.55 and 17,491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.70, 34,985.55 and 17,491.70 is: 26,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.70 : 34,985.55 = 17,491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.70/34,985.55 = 17,491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.70x = 34,985.55 × 17,491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.70x = 611,956,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,956,744.94/23,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,237.55

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