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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.66, 35,517.11 and 17,428.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.66, 35,517.11 and 17,428.71 is: 26,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.66 : 35,517.11 = 17,428.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.66/35,517.11 = 17,428.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.66x = 35,517.11 × 17,428.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.66x = 619,017,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,017,410.23/23,661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.20

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