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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.47, 35,347.73 and 17,388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.47, 35,347.73 and 17,388.09 is: 26,017.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.47 : 35,347.73 = 17,388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.47/35,347.73 = 17,388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.47x = 35,347.73 × 17,388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.47x = 614,629,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,629,423.60/23,623.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.75

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