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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.16, 35,513.35 and 17,426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.16, 35,513.35 and 17,426.21 is: 26,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.16 : 35,513.35 = 17,426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.16/35,513.35 = 17,426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.16x = 35,513.35 × 17,426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.16x = 618,862,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,862,873.77/23,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.44

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