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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,703.90, 35,478.69 and 17,461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,703.90, 35,478.69 and 17,461.45 is: 26,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,703.90 : 35,478.69 = 17,461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,703.90/35,478.69 = 17,461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,703.90x = 35,478.69 × 17,461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,703.90x = 619,509,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,509,371.50/23,703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,135.34

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