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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.56, 35,476.49 and 17,384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.56, 35,476.49 and 17,384.22 is: 26,051.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.56 : 35,476.49 = 17,384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.56/35,476.49 = 17,384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.56x = 35,476.49 × 17,384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.56x = 616,731,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,731,150.45/23,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.48

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