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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,685.31, 35,494.09 and 17,395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,685.31, 35,494.09 and 17,395.97 is: 26,069.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,685.31 : 35,494.09 = 17,395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,685.31/35,494.09 = 17,395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,685.31x = 35,494.09 × 17,395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,685.31x = 617,454,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,454,124.82/23,685.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.08

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