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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,702.90, 35,477.19 and 17,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,702.90, 35,477.19 and 17,460.45 is: 26,133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,702.90 : 35,477.19 = 17,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,702.90/35,477.19 = 17,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,702.90x = 35,477.19 × 17,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,702.90x = 619,447,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,447,702.14/23,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,133.84

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