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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.70, 35,414.23 and 17,425.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.70, 35,414.23 and 17,425.75 is: 26,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.70 : 35,414.23 = 17,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.70/35,414.23 = 17,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.70x = 35,414.23 × 17,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.70x = 617,119,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,119,254.22/23,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,084.25

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