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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.66, 35,484.30 and 17,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.66, 35,484.30 and 17,465.20 is: 26,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.66 : 35,484.30 = 17,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.66/35,484.30 = 17,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.66x = 35,484.30 × 17,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.66x = 619,740,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,740,396.36/23,707.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,140.93

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