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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.34, 35,392.41 and 17,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.34, 35,392.41 and 17,066.70 is: 25,564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.34 : 35,392.41 = 17,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.34/35,392.41 = 17,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.34x = 35,392.41 × 17,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.34x = 604,031,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,031,643.75/23,627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.94

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