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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,506.80, 35,317.80 and 17,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,506.80, 35,317.80 and 17,674.80 is: 26,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,506.80 : 35,317.80 = 17,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,506.80/35,317.80 = 17,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,506.80x = 35,317.80 × 17,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,506.80x = 624,235,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,235,051.44/23,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,555.51

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