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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.58, 35,420.02 and 17,429.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.58, 35,420.02 and 17,429.63 is: 26,090.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.58 : 35,420.02 = 17,429.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.58/35,420.02 = 17,429.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.58x = 35,420.02 × 17,429.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.58x = 617,357,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,357,622.52/23,662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,090.04

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