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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.70, 35,470.72 and 17,380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.70, 35,470.72 and 17,380.38 is: 26,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.70 : 35,470.72 = 17,380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.70/35,470.72 = 17,380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.70x = 35,470.72 × 17,380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.70x = 616,494,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,494,592.47/23,669.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.73

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