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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.70, 35,415.73 and 17,426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.70, 35,415.73 and 17,426.75 is: 26,085.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.70 : 35,415.73 = 17,426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.70/35,415.73 = 17,426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.70x = 35,415.73 × 17,426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.70x = 617,180,808.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,180,808.57/23,659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,085.75

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