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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.93, 35,478.55 and 17,385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.93, 35,478.55 and 17,385.61 is: 26,053.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.93 : 35,478.55 = 17,385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.93/35,478.55 = 17,385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.93x = 35,478.55 × 17,385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.93x = 616,816,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,816,233.67/23,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.56

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