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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.61, 35,472.07 and 17,381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.61, 35,472.07 and 17,381.27 is: 26,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.61 : 35,472.07 = 17,381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.61/35,472.07 = 17,381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.61x = 35,472.07 × 17,381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.61x = 616,549,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,549,736.54/23,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.06

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