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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,684.82, 35,493.33 and 17,395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,684.82, 35,493.33 and 17,395.47 is: 26,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,684.82 : 35,493.33 = 17,395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,684.82/35,493.33 = 17,395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,684.82x = 35,493.33 × 17,395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,684.82x = 617,423,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,423,157.22/23,684.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,068.31

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