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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.48, 35,440.80 and 17,443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.48, 35,440.80 and 17,443.52 is: 26,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.48 : 35,440.80 = 17,443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.48/35,440.80 = 17,443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.48x = 35,440.80 × 17,443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.48x = 618,212,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,212,303.62/23,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,110.82

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