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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.10, 35,333.66 and 17,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.10, 35,333.66 and 17,378.72 is: 26,003.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.10 : 35,333.66 = 17,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.10/35,333.66 = 17,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.10x = 35,333.66 × 17,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.10x = 614,053,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,053,520.15/23,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.69

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