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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.83, 35,469.05 and 17,801.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.83, 35,469.05 and 17,801.31 is: 26,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.83 : 35,469.05 = 17,801.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.83/35,469.05 = 17,801.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.83x = 35,469.05 × 17,801.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.83x = 631,395,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,395,465.45/23,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,683.01

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