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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,677.31, 35,482.12 and 17,387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,677.31, 35,482.12 and 17,387.99 is: 26,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,677.31 : 35,482.12 = 17,387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,677.31/35,482.12 = 17,387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,677.31x = 35,482.12 × 17,387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,677.31x = 616,962,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,962,747.74/23,677.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.13

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