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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.70, 35,423.22 and 17,431.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.70, 35,423.22 and 17,431.74 is: 26,093.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.70 : 35,423.22 = 17,431.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.70/35,423.22 = 17,431.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.70x = 35,423.22 × 17,431.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.70x = 617,488,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,488,361.00/23,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,093.23

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