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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.45, 35,415.33 and 17,426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.45, 35,415.33 and 17,426.50 is: 26,085.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.45 : 35,415.33 = 17,426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.45/35,415.33 = 17,426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.45x = 35,415.33 × 17,426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.45x = 617,165,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,165,248.25/23,659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.36

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