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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.21, 35,474.47 and 17,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.21, 35,474.47 and 17,382.88 is: 26,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.21 : 35,474.47 = 17,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.21/35,474.47 = 17,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.21x = 35,474.47 × 17,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.21x = 616,648,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,648,455.07/23,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.47

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