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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.45, 35,419.84 and 17,429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.45, 35,419.84 and 17,429.50 is: 26,089.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.45 : 35,419.84 = 17,429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.45/35,419.84 = 17,429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.45x = 35,419.84 × 17,429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.45x = 617,350,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,350,101.28/23,662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,089.86

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