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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.70, 35,469.23 and 17,379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.70, 35,469.23 and 17,379.38 is: 26,044.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.70 : 35,469.23 = 17,379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.70/35,469.23 = 17,379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.70x = 35,469.23 × 17,379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.70x = 616,432,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,432,962.23/23,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.22

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