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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.31, 35,473.12 and 17,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.31, 35,473.12 and 17,381.98 is: 26,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.31 : 35,473.12 = 17,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.31/35,473.12 = 17,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.31x = 35,473.12 × 17,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.31x = 616,592,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,592,961.50/23,671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.12

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