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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.75, 35,034.65 and 17,808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.75, 35,034.65 and 17,808.74 is: 26,693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.75 : 35,034.65 = 17,808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.75/35,034.65 = 17,808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.75x = 35,034.65 × 17,808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.75x = 623,923,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,923,015.91/23,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,693.33

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