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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.28, 35,513.54 and 17,426.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.28, 35,513.54 and 17,426.33 is: 26,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.28 : 35,513.54 = 17,426.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.28/35,513.54 = 17,426.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.28x = 35,513.54 × 17,426.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.28x = 618,870,580.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,870,580.38/23,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.63

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