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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.39, 35,499.78 and 17,665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.39, 35,499.78 and 17,665.43 is: 26,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.39 : 35,499.78 = 17,665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.39/35,499.78 = 17,665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.39x = 35,499.78 × 17,665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.39x = 627,118,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,118,701.11/23,654.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,511.73

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