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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.86, 35,475.44 and 17,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.86, 35,475.44 and 17,383.52 is: 26,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.86 : 35,475.44 = 17,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.86/35,475.44 = 17,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.86x = 35,475.44 × 17,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.86x = 616,688,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,688,022.52/23,672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.43

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