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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.63, 35,485.56 and 17,390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.63, 35,485.56 and 17,390.25 is: 26,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.63 : 35,485.56 = 17,390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.63/35,485.56 = 17,390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.63x = 35,485.56 × 17,390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.63x = 617,102,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,102,759.79/23,679.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,060.49

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