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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,701.16, 35,517.81 and 17,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,701.16, 35,517.81 and 17,411.78 is: 26,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,701.16 : 35,517.81 = 17,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,701.16/35,517.81 = 17,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,701.16x = 35,517.81 × 17,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,701.16x = 618,428,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,428,293.80/23,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,092.74

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