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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.48, 35,471.88 and 17,381.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.48, 35,471.88 and 17,381.14 is: 26,046.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.48 : 35,471.88 = 17,381.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.48/35,471.88 = 17,381.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.48x = 35,471.88 × 17,381.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.48x = 616,541,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,541,712.34/23,670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,046.86

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