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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,648.68, 35,495.40 and 17,389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,648.68, 35,495.40 and 17,389.63 is: 26,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,648.68 : 35,495.40 = 17,389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,648.68/35,495.40 = 17,389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,648.68x = 35,495.40 × 17,389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,648.68x = 617,251,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,251,872.70/23,648.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,100.90

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