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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.31, 35,488.09 and 17,391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.31, 35,488.09 and 17,391.97 is: 26,063.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.31 : 35,488.09 = 17,391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.31/35,488.09 = 17,391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.31x = 35,488.09 × 17,391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.31x = 617,207,796.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,207,796.64/23,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,063.08

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