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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.42, 35,521.20 and 17,431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.42, 35,521.20 and 17,431.44 is: 26,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.42 : 35,521.20 = 17,431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.42/35,521.20 = 17,431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.42x = 35,521.20 × 17,431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.42x = 619,185,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,185,666.53/23,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.26

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