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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.45, 35,422.84 and 17,431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.45, 35,422.84 and 17,431.50 is: 26,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.45 : 35,422.84 = 17,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.45/35,422.84 = 17,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.45x = 35,422.84 × 17,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.45x = 617,473,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,473,235.46/23,664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.86

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