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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.81, 35,491.84 and 17,394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.81, 35,491.84 and 17,394.47 is: 26,066.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.81 : 35,491.84 = 17,394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.81/35,491.84 = 17,394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.81x = 35,491.84 × 17,394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.81x = 617,361,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,361,746.12/23,683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,066.83

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