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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.94, 35,495.16 and 17,472.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.94, 35,495.16 and 17,472.48 is: 26,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.94 : 35,495.16 = 17,472.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.94/35,495.16 = 17,472.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.94x = 35,495.16 × 17,472.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.94x = 620,188,473.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,188,473.20/23,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.80

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