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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.21, 35,477.47 and 17,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.21, 35,477.47 and 17,384.88 is: 26,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.21 : 35,477.47 = 17,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.21/35,477.47 = 17,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.21x = 35,477.47 × 17,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.21x = 616,771,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,771,558.65/23,674.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.47

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