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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.70, 35,417.22 and 17,427.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.70, 35,417.22 and 17,427.75 is: 26,087.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.70 : 35,417.22 = 17,427.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.70/35,417.22 = 17,427.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.70x = 35,417.22 × 17,427.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.70x = 617,242,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,242,455.86/23,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,087.24

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