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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.73, 35,469.26 and 17,379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.73, 35,469.26 and 17,379.39 is: 26,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.73 : 35,469.26 = 17,379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.73/35,469.26 = 17,379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.73x = 35,469.26 × 17,379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.73x = 616,434,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,434,191.22/23,668.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.25

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