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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.67, 35,529.12 and 17,436.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.67, 35,529.12 and 17,436.72 is: 26,173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.67 : 35,529.12 = 17,436.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.67/35,529.12 = 17,436.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.67x = 35,529.12 × 17,436.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.67x = 619,511,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,511,317.29/23,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,173.21

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