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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.45, 35,465.85 and 17,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.45, 35,465.85 and 17,377.12 is: 26,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.45 : 35,465.85 = 17,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.45/35,465.85 = 17,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.45x = 35,465.85 × 17,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.45x = 616,294,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,294,325.81/23,666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,040.84

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