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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.50, 35,460.84 and 17,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.50, 35,460.84 and 17,394.65 is: 26,065.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.50 : 35,460.84 = 17,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.50/35,460.84 = 17,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.50x = 35,460.84 × 17,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.50x = 616,828,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,828,823.56/23,664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,065.57

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