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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.53, 35,506.40 and 17,421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.53, 35,506.40 and 17,421.58 is: 26,150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.53 : 35,506.40 = 17,421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.53/35,506.40 = 17,421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.53x = 35,506.40 × 17,421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.53x = 618,577,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,577,588.11/23,654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,150.49

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