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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,694.95, 35,549.73 and 17,046.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,694.95, 35,549.73 and 17,046.47 is: 25,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,694.95 : 35,549.73 = 17,046.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,694.95/35,549.73 = 17,046.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,694.95x = 35,549.73 × 17,046.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,694.95x = 605,997,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,997,494.83/23,694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.96

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