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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.53, 35,510.91 and 17,424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.53, 35,510.91 and 17,424.58 is: 26,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.53 : 35,510.91 = 17,424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.53/35,510.91 = 17,424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.53x = 35,510.91 × 17,424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.53x = 618,762,692.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,762,692.17/23,657.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.00

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