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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.66, 35,482.80 and 17,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.66, 35,482.80 and 17,464.20 is: 26,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.66 : 35,482.80 = 17,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.66/35,482.80 = 17,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.66x = 35,482.80 × 17,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.66x = 619,678,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,678,715.76/23,706.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.44

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