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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.56, 35,478 and 17,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.56, 35,478 and 17,385.24 is: 26,053.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.56 : 35,478 = 17,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.56/35,478 = 17,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.56x = 35,478 × 17,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.56x = 616,793,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,793,544.72/23,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.01

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