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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.82, 34,916.85 and 17,429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.82, 34,916.85 and 17,429.88 is: 26,065.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.82 : 34,916.85 = 17,429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.82/34,916.85 = 17,429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.82x = 34,916.85 × 17,429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.82x = 608,596,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,596,505.48/23,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.41

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