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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.16, 35,514.85 and 17,427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.16, 35,514.85 and 17,427.21 is: 26,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.16 : 35,514.85 = 17,427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.16/35,514.85 = 17,427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.16x = 35,514.85 × 17,427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.16x = 618,924,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,924,749.07/23,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,158.94

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