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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.80, 35,329.80 and 17,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.80, 35,329.80 and 17,682.80 is: 26,567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.80 : 35,329.80 = 17,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.80/35,329.80 = 17,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.80x = 35,329.80 × 17,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.80x = 624,729,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,729,787.44/23,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,567.51

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