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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.37, 35,477.70 and 17,385.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.37, 35,477.70 and 17,385.03 is: 26,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.37 : 35,477.70 = 17,385.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.37/35,477.70 = 17,385.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.37x = 35,477.70 × 17,385.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.37x = 616,780,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,780,878.83/23,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.69

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