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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.94, 35,495.19 and 17,472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.94, 35,495.19 and 17,472.45 is: 26,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.94 : 35,495.19 = 17,472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.94/35,495.19 = 17,472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.94x = 35,495.19 × 17,472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.94x = 620,187,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,187,932.52/23,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.78

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