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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,643.70, 35,465.55 and 17,811.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,643.70, 35,465.55 and 17,811.70 is: 26,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,643.70 : 35,465.55 = 17,811.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,643.70/35,465.55 = 17,811.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,643.70x = 35,465.55 × 17,811.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,643.70x = 631,701,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,701,736.94/23,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.55

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