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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,345.78, 34,994.37 and 17,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,345.78, 34,994.37 and 17,484.62 is: 26,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,345.78 : 34,994.37 = 17,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,345.78/34,994.37 = 17,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,345.78x = 34,994.37 × 17,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,345.78x = 611,863,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,863,414.64/23,345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,208.73

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