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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.42, 35,513.70 and 17,426.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.42, 35,513.70 and 17,426.44 is: 26,157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.42 : 35,513.70 = 17,426.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.42/35,513.70 = 17,426.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.42x = 35,513.70 × 17,426.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.42x = 618,877,362.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,877,362.23/23,659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,157.76

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