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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.61, 35,475.07 and 17,383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.61, 35,475.07 and 17,383.27 is: 26,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.61 : 35,475.07 = 17,383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.61/35,475.07 = 17,383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.61x = 35,475.07 × 17,383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.61x = 616,672,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,672,720.08/23,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.05

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