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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.64, 35,476.80 and 17,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.64, 35,476.80 and 17,460.20 is: 26,133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.64 : 35,476.80 = 17,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.64/35,476.80 = 17,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.64x = 35,476.80 × 17,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.64x = 619,432,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,432,023.36/23,702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.46

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