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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.06, 35,474.25 and 17,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.06, 35,474.25 and 17,382.73 is: 26,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.06 : 35,474.25 = 17,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.06/35,474.25 = 17,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.06x = 35,474.25 × 17,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.06x = 616,639,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,639,221.02/23,672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.25

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