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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.43, 35,279.33 and 17,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.43, 35,279.33 and 17,691.20 is: 26,512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.43 : 35,279.33 = 17,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.43/35,279.33 = 17,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.43x = 35,279.33 × 17,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.43x = 624,133,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,133,682.90/23,541.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.14

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