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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.36, 35,469.61 and 17,400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.36, 35,469.61 and 17,400.50 is: 26,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.36 : 35,469.61 = 17,400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.36/35,469.61 = 17,400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.36x = 35,469.61 × 17,400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.36x = 617,188,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,188,948.81/23,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.34

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