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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.16, 35,153.73 and 17,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.16, 35,153.73 and 17,970.12 is: 26,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.16 : 35,153.73 = 17,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.16/35,153.73 = 17,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.16x = 35,153.73 × 17,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.16x = 631,716,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,716,746.55/23,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,828.86

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