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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.90, 35,483.18 and 17,464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.90, 35,483.18 and 17,464.46 is: 26,139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.90 : 35,483.18 = 17,464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.90/35,483.18 = 17,464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.90x = 35,483.18 × 17,464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.90x = 619,694,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,694,577.78/23,706.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.84

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