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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.90, 34,952.72 and 17,966.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.90, 34,952.72 and 17,966.81 is: 26,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.90 : 34,952.72 = 17,966.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.90/34,952.72 = 17,966.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.90x = 34,952.72 × 17,966.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.90x = 627,988,876.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,988,876.77/23,323.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,924.69

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