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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.31, 35,491.09 and 17,393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.31, 35,491.09 and 17,393.97 is: 26,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.31 : 35,491.09 = 17,393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.31/35,491.09 = 17,393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.31x = 35,491.09 × 17,393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.31x = 617,330,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,330,954.73/23,683.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.08

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