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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.24, 35,557.74 and 17,463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.24, 35,557.74 and 17,463.88 is: 26,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.24 : 35,557.74 = 17,463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.24/35,557.74 = 17,463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.24x = 35,557.74 × 17,463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.24x = 620,976,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,976,104.43/23,719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,180.27

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