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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.66, 35,518.61 and 17,429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.66, 35,518.61 and 17,429.71 is: 26,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.66 : 35,518.61 = 17,429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.66/35,518.61 = 17,429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.66x = 35,518.61 × 17,429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.66x = 619,079,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,079,071.90/23,662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,162.70

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