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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.47, 35,484.03 and 17,465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.47, 35,484.03 and 17,465.02 is: 26,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.47 : 35,484.03 = 17,465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.47/35,484.03 = 17,465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.47x = 35,484.03 × 17,465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.47x = 619,729,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,729,293.63/23,707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.68

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