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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.43, 35,477.81 and 17,385.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.43, 35,477.81 and 17,385.10 is: 26,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.43 : 35,477.81 = 17,385.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.43/35,477.81 = 17,385.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.43x = 35,477.81 × 17,385.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.43x = 616,785,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,785,274.63/23,674.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,052.80

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