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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.91, 35,483.19 and 17,464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.91, 35,483.19 and 17,464.45 is: 26,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.91 : 35,483.19 = 17,464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.91/35,483.19 = 17,464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.91x = 35,483.19 × 17,464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.91x = 619,694,397.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,694,397.60/23,706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,139.82

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