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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.09, 35,507.24 and 17,422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.09, 35,507.24 and 17,422.14 is: 26,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.09 : 35,507.24 = 17,422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.09/35,507.24 = 17,422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.09x = 35,507.24 × 17,422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.09x = 618,612,106.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,612,106.29/23,655.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.33

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