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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.74, 35,180.54 and 17,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.74, 35,180.54 and 17,537.32 is: 26,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.74 : 35,180.54 = 17,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.74/35,180.54 = 17,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.74x = 35,180.54 × 17,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.74x = 616,972,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,972,387.75/23,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,290.23

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