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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.94, 35,498.18 and 17,474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.94, 35,498.18 and 17,474.46 is: 26,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.94 : 35,498.18 = 17,474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.94/35,498.18 = 17,474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.94x = 35,498.18 × 17,474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.94x = 620,311,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,311,526.48/23,716.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.79

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