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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.21, 35,472.97 and 17,381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.21, 35,472.97 and 17,381.88 is: 26,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.21 : 35,472.97 = 17,381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.21/35,472.97 = 17,381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.21x = 35,472.97 × 17,381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.21x = 616,586,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,586,907.78/23,671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.97

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