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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.93, 35,481.53 and 17,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.93, 35,481.53 and 17,387.60 is: 26,056.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.93 : 35,481.53 = 17,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.93/35,481.53 = 17,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.93x = 35,481.53 × 17,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.93x = 616,938,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,938,517.09/23,676.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,056.52

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