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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.91, 35,481.69 and 17,463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.91, 35,481.69 and 17,463.45 is: 26,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.91 : 35,481.69 = 17,463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.91/35,481.69 = 17,463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.91x = 35,481.69 × 17,463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.91x = 619,632,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,632,719.23/23,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,138.32

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