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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.71, 35,473.73 and 17,382.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.71, 35,473.73 and 17,382.38 is: 26,048.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.71 : 35,473.73 = 17,382.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.71/35,473.73 = 17,382.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.71x = 35,473.73 × 17,382.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.71x = 616,617,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,617,590.60/23,671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,048.71

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