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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.98, 35,477.13 and 17,384.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.98, 35,477.13 and 17,384.65 is: 26,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.98 : 35,477.13 = 17,384.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.98/35,477.13 = 17,384.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.98x = 35,477.13 × 17,384.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.98x = 616,757,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,757,464.55/23,673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.12

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