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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,684.06, 35,492.22 and 17,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,684.06, 35,492.22 and 17,394.72 is: 26,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,684.06 : 35,492.22 = 17,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,684.06/35,492.22 = 17,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,684.06x = 35,492.22 × 17,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,684.06x = 617,377,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,377,229.08/23,684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,067.21

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