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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.98, 35,478.63 and 17,385.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.98, 35,478.63 and 17,385.65 is: 26,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.98 : 35,478.63 = 17,385.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.98/35,478.63 = 17,385.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.98x = 35,478.63 × 17,385.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.98x = 616,819,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,819,043.66/23,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,053.62

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