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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.66, 35,515.61 and 17,427.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.66, 35,515.61 and 17,427.71 is: 26,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.66 : 35,515.61 = 17,427.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.66/35,515.61 = 17,427.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.66x = 35,515.61 × 17,427.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.66x = 618,955,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,955,486.84/23,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,159.69

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