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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,656.91, 35,509.96 and 17,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,656.91, 35,509.96 and 17,423.96 is: 26,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,656.91 : 35,509.96 = 17,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,656.91/35,509.96 = 17,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,656.91x = 35,509.96 × 17,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,656.91x = 618,723,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,723,966.87/23,656.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.05

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