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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.76, 35,470.81 and 17,380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.76, 35,470.81 and 17,380.42 is: 26,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.76 : 35,470.81 = 17,380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.76/35,470.81 = 17,380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.76x = 35,470.81 × 17,380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.76x = 616,497,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,497,610.35/23,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.79

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