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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.19, 35,511.88 and 17,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.19, 35,511.88 and 17,425.24 is: 26,155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.19 : 35,511.88 = 17,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.19/35,511.88 = 17,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.19x = 35,511.88 × 17,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.19x = 618,803,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,803,031.85/23,658.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.98

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