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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.31, 35,474.62 and 17,382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.31, 35,474.62 and 17,382.98 is: 26,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.31 : 35,474.62 = 17,382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.31/35,474.62 = 17,382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.31x = 35,474.62 × 17,382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.31x = 616,654,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,654,609.97/23,672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,049.62

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