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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.15, 35,455.06 and 17,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.15, 35,455.06 and 17,445.70 is: 26,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.15 : 35,455.06 = 17,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.15/35,455.06 = 17,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.15x = 35,455.06 × 17,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.15x = 618,538,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,538,340.24/23,688.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,111.72

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