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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,684.81, 35,493.35 and 17,395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,684.81, 35,493.35 and 17,395.47 is: 26,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,684.81 : 35,493.35 = 17,395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,684.81/35,493.35 = 17,395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,684.81x = 35,493.35 × 17,395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,684.81x = 617,423,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,423,418.15/23,684.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.33

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