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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.94, 35,496.69 and 17,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.94, 35,496.69 and 17,473.45 is: 26,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.94 : 35,496.69 = 17,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.94/35,496.69 = 17,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.94x = 35,496.69 × 17,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.94x = 620,249,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,249,637.88/23,715.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.28

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