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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.71, 35,475.22 and 17,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.71, 35,475.22 and 17,383.38 is: 26,050.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.71 : 35,475.22 = 17,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.71/35,475.22 = 17,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.71x = 35,475.22 × 17,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.71x = 616,679,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,679,229.84/23,672.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.22

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