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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,505.80, 35,316.30 and 17,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,505.80, 35,316.30 and 17,673.80 is: 26,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,505.80 : 35,316.30 = 17,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,505.80/35,316.30 = 17,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,505.80x = 35,316.30 × 17,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,505.80x = 624,173,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,173,222.94/23,505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,554.01

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