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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.69, 35,412.73 and 17,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.69, 35,412.73 and 17,424.74 is: 26,082.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.69 : 35,412.73 = 17,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.69/35,412.73 = 17,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.69x = 35,412.73 × 17,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.69x = 617,057,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,057,657.91/23,657.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,082.75

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