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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,656.09, 35,508.74 and 17,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,656.09, 35,508.74 and 17,423.14 is: 26,152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,656.09 : 35,508.74 = 17,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,656.09/35,508.74 = 17,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,656.09x = 35,508.74 × 17,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,656.09x = 618,673,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,673,748.24/23,656.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.83

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