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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,703.64, 35,478.30 and 17,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,703.64, 35,478.30 and 17,461.20 is: 26,134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,703.64 : 35,478.30 = 17,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,703.64/35,478.30 = 17,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,703.64x = 35,478.30 × 17,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,703.64x = 619,493,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,493,691.96/23,703.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,134.96

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