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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,325.82, 34,882.35 and 17,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,325.82, 34,882.35 and 17,406.88 is: 26,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,325.82 : 34,882.35 = 17,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,325.82/34,882.35 = 17,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,325.82x = 34,882.35 × 17,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,325.82x = 607,192,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,192,880.57/23,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,030.93

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