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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.28, 35,515.04 and 17,427.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.28, 35,515.04 and 17,427.33 is: 26,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.28 : 35,515.04 = 17,427.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.28/35,515.04 = 17,427.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.28x = 35,515.04 × 17,427.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.28x = 618,932,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,932,322.04/23,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.13

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