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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.69, 35,414.22 and 17,425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.69, 35,414.22 and 17,425.74 is: 26,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.69 : 35,414.22 = 17,425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.69/35,414.22 = 17,425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.69x = 35,414.22 × 17,425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.69x = 617,118,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,118,990.02/23,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.24

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