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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,685.64, 35,494.54 and 17,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,685.64, 35,494.54 and 17,396.28 is: 26,069.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,685.64 : 35,494.54 = 17,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,685.64/35,494.54 = 17,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,685.64x = 35,494.54 × 17,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,685.64x = 617,472,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,472,956.31/23,685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.51

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