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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.44, 35,412.35 and 17,424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.44, 35,412.35 and 17,424.49 is: 26,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.44 : 35,412.35 = 17,424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.44/35,412.35 = 17,424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.44x = 35,412.35 × 17,424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.44x = 617,042,138.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,042,138.45/23,657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.37

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