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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,677.56, 35,482.50 and 17,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,677.56, 35,482.50 and 17,388.24 is: 26,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,677.56 : 35,482.50 = 17,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,677.56/35,482.50 = 17,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,677.56x = 35,482.50 × 17,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,677.56x = 616,978,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,978,225.80/23,677.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,057.51

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