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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.99, 35,477.15 and 17,384.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.99, 35,477.15 and 17,384.66 is: 26,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.99 : 35,477.15 = 17,384.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.99/35,477.15 = 17,384.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.99x = 35,477.15 × 17,384.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.99x = 616,758,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,758,190.52/23,673.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.14

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