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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.44, 35,498.93 and 17,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.44, 35,498.93 and 17,474.96 is: 26,155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.44 : 35,498.93 = 17,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.44/35,498.93 = 17,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.44x = 35,498.93 × 17,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.44x = 620,342,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,342,381.79/23,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,155.54

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