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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.16, 35,516.35 and 17,428.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.16, 35,516.35 and 17,428.21 is: 26,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.16 : 35,516.35 = 17,428.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.16/35,516.35 = 17,428.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.16x = 35,516.35 × 17,428.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.16x = 618,986,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,986,406.23/23,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,160.44

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