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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.06, 35,475.75 and 17,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.06, 35,475.75 and 17,383.73 is: 26,050.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.06 : 35,475.75 = 17,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.06/35,475.75 = 17,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.06x = 35,475.75 × 17,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.06x = 616,700,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,700,859.55/23,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,050.75

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