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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.31, 35,480.62 and 17,386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.31, 35,480.62 and 17,386.99 is: 26,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.31 : 35,480.62 = 17,386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.31/35,480.62 = 17,386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.31x = 35,480.62 × 17,386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.31x = 616,901,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,901,185.13/23,676.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,055.63

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