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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.69, 35,503.63 and 17,419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.69, 35,503.63 and 17,419.74 is: 26,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.69 : 35,503.63 = 17,419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.69/35,503.63 = 17,419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.69x = 35,503.63 × 17,419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.69x = 618,463,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,463,924.95/23,652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.72

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