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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.94, 35,490.66 and 17,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.94, 35,490.66 and 17,469.48 is: 26,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.94 : 35,490.66 = 17,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.94/35,490.66 = 17,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.94x = 35,490.66 × 17,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.94x = 620,003,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,003,375.06/23,711.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,147.31

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