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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.45, 35,413.83 and 17,425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.45, 35,413.83 and 17,425.50 is: 26,083.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.45 : 35,413.83 = 17,425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.45/35,413.83 = 17,425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.45x = 35,413.83 × 17,425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.45x = 617,103,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,103,694.67/23,658.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.86

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