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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,691.65, 35,460.32 and 17,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,691.65, 35,460.32 and 17,449.20 is: 26,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,691.65 : 35,460.32 = 17,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,691.65/35,460.32 = 17,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,691.65x = 35,460.32 × 17,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,691.65x = 618,754,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,754,128.50/23,691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,116.98

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