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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.63, 35,555.28 and 17,429.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.63, 35,555.28 and 17,429.58 is: 26,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.63 : 35,555.28 = 17,429.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.63/35,555.28 = 17,429.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.63x = 35,555.28 × 17,429.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.63x = 619,713,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,713,419.41/23,688.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,160.80

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