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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.60, 35,511.90 and 17,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.60, 35,511.90 and 17,769.70 is: 26,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.60 : 35,511.90 = 17,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.60/35,511.90 = 17,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.60x = 35,511.90 × 17,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.60x = 631,035,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,035,809.43/23,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,654.55

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