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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,573.74, 35,383.84 and 17,316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,573.74, 35,383.84 and 17,316.18 is: 25,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,573.74 : 35,383.84 = 17,316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,573.74/35,383.84 = 17,316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,573.74x = 35,383.84 × 17,316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,573.74x = 612,712,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,712,942.53/23,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,991.33

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