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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.48, 35,548.20 and 17,449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.48, 35,548.20 and 17,449.44 is: 26,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.48 : 35,548.20 = 17,449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.48/35,548.20 = 17,449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.48x = 35,548.20 × 17,449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.48x = 620,296,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,296,183.01/23,682.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.20

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