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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,717.94, 35,499.69 and 17,475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,717.94, 35,499.69 and 17,475.45 is: 26,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,717.94 : 35,499.69 = 17,475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,717.94/35,499.69 = 17,475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,717.94x = 35,499.69 × 17,475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,717.94x = 620,373,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,373,057.61/23,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.28

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