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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.61, 35,473.57 and 17,382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.61, 35,473.57 and 17,382.27 is: 26,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.61 : 35,473.57 = 17,382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.61/35,473.57 = 17,382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.61x = 35,473.57 × 17,382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.61x = 616,611,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,611,171.60/23,671.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.55

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