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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,656.53, 35,509.41 and 17,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,656.53, 35,509.41 and 17,423.58 is: 26,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,656.53 : 35,509.41 = 17,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,656.53/35,509.41 = 17,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,656.53x = 35,509.41 × 17,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,656.53x = 618,701,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,701,045.89/23,656.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.50

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